SelfHealers Soundboard Chapter 11: Reparenting
Jul 11, 2021
Dive into the world of reparenting as Nicole and Jenna explore its necessity for adults seeking to heal childhood patterns. Learn how to meet your physical, emotional, and spiritual needs through the lens of compassionate parenting. They introduce the four pillars of reparenting and share practical habits for loving discipline. Techniques like deep belly breathing help regulate emotions, while the concept of 'stacking' enhances self-care routines. Discover the power of recovering childlike wonder and the nuances of reparenting within diverse cultural contexts.
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Why Adults Reparent
- Many adults need to reparent because caregivers lacked emotional maturity and didn't teach need-fulfillment.
- Reparenting relearns how to meet physical, emotional, and spiritual needs to create safety.
Start With Small Promises
- Build self-trust by keeping small daily promises and practicing self-care consistently.
- Ask yourself each morning, "What can I do for myself in this moment?" and follow through.
Regulate The Nervous System
- Practice emotional regulation with body-based tools like deep belly breathing and vagal exercises.
- Use these tools consistently to return your nervous system to baseline after reactivity.
