Healing Childhood Trauma

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Healing Childhood Trauma

What Does “Inner Child” Mean?

The inner child is a form of an individual’s internal self that stems from past childhood experiences and memories. A person’s inner child can have positive or negative traits depending on their past experiences.

While someone who experienced childhood trauma might carry their wounds in their inner child, someone who had a positive childhood might show their inner child through their imagination and creativity. Some psychologists view the inner child as a collection of different stages of life rather than just childhood moments.

After reading the definition of "inner child," you might be wondering if this idea is real or if it's just a marketing gimmick. Inner child work does not refer to an actual child within you; it is a psychological theory. However, many clients find this theory beneficial as they address symptoms in therapy and reflect on their inner self. It can be easier to project compassion and self-love onto a youngster than it is to love your current self at times. Therapy may help you develop compassion for yourself by helping you appreciate the person you used to be.

How to Start Inner Child Work

Inner child therapy is a healing process that requires time and reflection. Take into consideration these measures to stop self-destructive actions and start mending your inner child.

Develop coping mechanisms. Inner child work integrates several therapeutic modalities and techniques to help your wounded child recover. Investigate different coping strategies to see which ones suit you the best. Some common techniques include art therapy, meditation, reparenting, and talking with your inner child.

Discover your unmet needs. Take note of the things that trigger you every day. Determine which actions or exchanges trigger old traumas from childhood. If you work with a therapist, two frequent psychotherapy techniques for figuring out what your inner child needs are are shadow work and visualization. The therapist will work with you to address any traumatic event that affected your wounded kid, your relationship with your caregivers, and your internal family system during your session. You can satisfy your unfulfilled wants and comprehend how your inner child feels by figuring out what's hurting you.

Foster self-awareness. Self-discovery is a key component of inner child work, as consistent reflection enables you to reach a better understanding of your younger self. To heal from past trauma, you must be open to acknowledging how your pain impacts your behaviors and decisions. Your self-esteem is raised by thinking back on the past and growing in emotional awareness.

Practice self-care. Make time for the activities you enjoy a priority. Fostering your creativity and passions helps reimagine the youthful part of your adult self. Taking care of your own needs on a daily basis is a crucial part of practicing self-love and giving yourself space to heal.

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About: Inner child healing is the practice of getting in touch with your younger self, tending to wounds from childhood, and being the safe, trusted adult you always needed. Not only does inner child work help you to heal old wounds, but it also helps you to better understand yourself as an adult since many of our adult behaviours and tendencies stem from childhood. This bundle includes heartfelt and unique resources to help you feel safe, supported and excited to engage in this work. Start living a life unhindered by past traumas and build the self-compassion you deserve with this mega bundle! Enjoy the healing process with these fun, thoughtful & informative resources that can be used at your own pace or with a counsellor/therapist! Happy healing!

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Meditation does appear to increase compassion. It also makes our compassion more effective.

While we may espouse compassionate attitudes, we can also suffer when we see others suffering, which can create a state of paralysis or withdrawal.

Many well-designed studies have shown that practicing loving-kindness meditation for others increases our willingness to take action to relieve suffering. It appears to do this by lessening amygdala activity in the presence of suffering, while also activating circuits in the brain that are connected to good feelings and love.

For longtime meditators, activity in the “default network”—the part of our brains that, when not busy with focused activity, ruminates on thoughts, feelings, and experiences—quiets down, suggesting less rumination about ourselves and our place in the world.

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Pose Dedicated To Sage Koundinya A (Koundinyasana A)

What is Pose Dedicated To Sage Koundinya A?

Pose Dedicated to Sage Koundinya A, or koundinyasana A (and sometimes eka pada koundinyasana I) in Sanskrit, is a challening arm balance and twisting pose. The practitioner uses core strength to balance on his hands, one leg twisting underneath the torso to the side and the other leg reaching straight back.

Instructions

• Begin squatting.

• Exhale and twist the torso to the left. Place the hands on the floor beside the left leg. Bend the elbows.

• Shift forward and rest the left thigh on the right upper arm. Stack the right leg above it.

• Inhale and reach the right leg back.

• Breathe while holding the pose.

• Inhale and bring the legs together. Exhale and lower them to the floor. Change sides.

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