Do you have recurrent dysfunctional patterns in your relationships? Maybe you get triggered easily and have intense emotional reactions in response to your friends, coworkers, or romantic partners. Or ...

While the early 2020s were dominated by the soft aesthetics of reparenting our toddlers, 2026 has ushered in a much grittier psychological era. We are no longer just buying coloring books; we are ...

You've tried everything... now it's time for real healing. You’ve worked hard to feel better by reading the books, listening to the podcasts, and trying to think your way through the pain, yet ...

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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 ...

TikTok is like America Idol for mental health, where once-obscure therapies go for their big break. Such is the case with inner child work. As #innerchild videos skyrocketed to a spectacular 3.2 ...

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 ...

For people who had a particularly difficult upbringing, acknowledging their inner child is an essential step toward healing, self-understanding and personal growth. When we experience pain, rejection, ...