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Have you heard the "buzz" about people working with their inner child to heal past trauma? When I search for "inner child work" on Google under news, several articles come up. Women’s Health published “Inner child work can help you heal past emotional wounds and find happiness in the present” - April 2024 Time Magazine published “Why is Everyone Working on Their Inner Child” - April 2023 Verywell Mind published “Reparenting in Therapy” - November 2023 You can find results for

What you perceive as sadness, I call a lack of coping mechanisms and the inability to smile. What you call distance, I call a fear of being seen. What you call drama and attention-seeking, I call desperation for help. What you see as struggling with life, I see someone trapped in a mind that sees no end to their suffering. Depression, a word we’ve all come to hear more frequently, holds a deeper meaning for those who struggle with it than for those who “live” on the outside.

Finding the Right Therapist for You Choosing to attend therapy is an incredibly courageous step—congratulations on making that decision. Once you’ve committed to the process, one of the most important factors in achieving success is selecting a therapist who is the right fit for you. Not every therapist will align with your individual needs, personality, or goals. Likewise, every therapist brings their own personality, professional background, and therapeutic style. What is e

For those who carry a history of trauma, this concept can take on many forms. Sometimes, courage looks as simple—and as monumental—as getting out of bed in the morning, even when that one action feels impossible. Maybe you rise because you feel you’re supposed to… only to realize you don’t see anything meaningful waiting for you in the day ahead. Or at least, that’s how it feels. Let’s imagine you do get up. You shower, get dressed, drive to work, and go through the motions.