Exercise to check-in with Inner-Child
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Connecting with your inner child allows you to heal emotional wounds, rediscover joy, and build a stronger connection to your authentic self.”
The Importance of Inner Child Work
- Healing Past Wounds: Unresolved childhood experiences often influence current emotions and behaviors.
- Enhancing Self-Awareness: Recognizing and understanding your inner child’s needs leads to growth.
A Step-by-Step Inner Child Check-In Exercise
- Create a Safe Space: Sit in a quiet place and close your eyes.
- Visualize Your Inner Child: Picture your younger self in your mind.
- Ask Gentle Questions:
- How are you feeling today?
- What do you need from me right now?
- Listen and Respond with Compassion: Acknowledge their feelings and offer reassurance.
Benefits of This Exercise
- Reduces stress and anxiety.
- Fosters emotional healing and self-compassion.
- Discover more exercises on our IFS Blog.
- Start exploring your inner world with the IFS Guide App.