Copy a child If you have a child in your life, what better way to reconnect with your inner child than by shadowing their ...

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Prefixing the word “adaptive” before “child” is relatively new in therapy literature. And contrary to the word’s usual positive connotations, in this context, it’s much more ambiguous. Undeniably, all ...

The journey of reparenting begins with recognizing how childhood experiences shape our adult lives. When early emotional needs go unmet, the impact can resonate through relationships and ...

I’m mindlessly scrolling on my laptop one night when I remember the blog I used to write as a nine-year-old. To my surprise, it’s still live. I spend the rest of the evening poring over my ...

Have you ever struggled to set boundaries with a partner? Or needed reassurance on first dates? Thought leaders in psychology and personal development are now, after some inspection, attributing these ...

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 your ...

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 journalling and meditation. Her workplace offered a weekly ...

“A grownup is a child with layers on,” the actor Woody Harrelson once said. While he likely didn’t have psychological research on his mind when he made this statement, his observation has been backed ...