Everyone has a childhood memory—or many—that haunts them. It could be anything from a small hiccup like having an accident at a sleepover or being teased in school to a big-T trauma like abuse or ...

Q: What is inner child therapy? Walk into my home and you’ll see a framed photo of me as a 2-year-old, a reminder of the precious child within you and me. If you’re my client, it’s a hint that ...

In a recent Instagram reel, poet Vianney Harelly crafts a message to herself in the form of a recordatorio de amor (reminder of love) card. It’s an exercise she learned in therapy, in which she writes ...

At 28, Tori Bell felt stuck—both in a career and in a relationship going nowhere. After she shared her feelings with friends, one suggested journaling and meditation. Her workplace offered a weekly ...

Working with your inner child is hugely effective for making positive changes to self-worth in your adulthood. The majority of your subconscious programming stems from your younger years. These are ...

But every so often, something happens. Maybe my sister shoots a snarky comment my way or my mum raises her voice at me — and suddenly I feel about 7 years old again, wanting to throw a temper tantrum.

Everyone says we should take care of our inner child. For some of us, that may involve reparenting or learning to prioritize self-care. For others, it’s a way to tap into joy, confidence, and ...

Trauma and emotional triggers can be sneaky. One minute we are rolling along, humming a happy tune, and the next minute the bubble bursts. Just when we thought we were more or less emotionally healed, ...

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DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -As a way to recognize that September is National Recovery Month, PSL wants to recognize all forms of addiction and dependency---including co-dependents. Mary Joye, licensed ...