{"id":76,"date":"2024-10-01T11:23:02","date_gmt":"2024-10-01T11:23:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healingonboard.com\/blog\/?p=76"},"modified":"2024-10-29T11:23:53","modified_gmt":"2024-10-29T11:23:53","slug":"how-childhood-trauma-affects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healingonboard.com\/blog\/how-childhood-trauma-affects\/","title":{"rendered":"How Childhood Trauma Affects Your Inner Child and Adult Life"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Childhood trauma can be very influential in scarring our lives and shaping our emotional outlooks and interactions beyond adulthood. The definition of the inner child is relevant in understanding how those early experiences shape our adult lives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A person needs to learn about triggers for inner child wounds to heal and grow as a person. In this blog, we explore how childhood trauma affects the inner child and adult life, what signs necessitate healing of the inner child, and the practical steps to start this transformation.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/healingonboard.com\/blog\/how-childhood-trauma-affects\/#The_Inner_Child_A_Quick_Introduction\" >The Inner Child: A Quick Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/healingonboard.com\/blog\/how-childhood-trauma-affects\/#Common_Triggers_of_Inner_Child_Wounds\" >Common Triggers of Inner Child Wounds<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/healingonboard.com\/blog\/how-childhood-trauma-affects\/#1_Extreme_Emotional_Responses\" >1. Extreme Emotional Responses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/healingonboard.com\/blog\/how-childhood-trauma-affects\/#2_Fear_of_rejection\" >2. Fear of rejection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/healingonboard.com\/blog\/how-childhood-trauma-affects\/#3_Chronic_Anxiety\" >3. Chronic Anxiety<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/healingonboard.com\/blog\/how-childhood-trauma-affects\/#4_Difficulty_in_Trusting_Others\" >4. Difficulty in Trusting Others<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/healingonboard.com\/blog\/how-childhood-trauma-affects\/#5_Auto-criticism\" >5. Auto-criticism<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/healingonboard.com\/blog\/how-childhood-trauma-affects\/#6_Prevention_of_Conversation\" >6. Prevention of Conversation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/healingonboard.com\/blog\/how-childhood-trauma-affects\/#7_Substance_Use_or_Abuse_Disorders\" >7. Substance Use or Abuse Disorders<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/healingonboard.com\/blog\/how-childhood-trauma-affects\/#8_Difficult_in_Setting_Boundaries\" >8. Difficult in Setting Boundaries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/healingonboard.com\/blog\/how-childhood-trauma-affects\/#9_Long_Period_of_Emotions_of_Shame_or_Guilt\" >9. Long Period of Emotions of Shame or Guilt<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/healingonboard.com\/blog\/how-childhood-trauma-affects\/#Impact_of_Trauma_Experienced_During_Childhood_to_Adult_Life\" >Impact of Trauma Experienced During Childhood to Adult Life<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/healingonboard.com\/blog\/how-childhood-trauma-affects\/#1_Emotional_Dysregulation\" >1. Emotional Dysregulation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/healingonboard.com\/blog\/how-childhood-trauma-affects\/#2_Interpersonal_Problems\" >2. Interpersonal Problems<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/healingonboard.com\/blog\/how-childhood-trauma-affects\/#3_Self-Destructive_Patterns\" >3. Self-Destructive Patterns<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/healingonboard.com\/blog\/how-childhood-trauma-affects\/#4_Chronic_Dissatisfaction\" >4. Chronic Dissatisfaction<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/healingonboard.com\/blog\/how-childhood-trauma-affects\/#Signs_You_Need_to_Heal_Your_Inner_Child\" >Signs You Need to Heal Your Inner Child<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/healingonboard.com\/blog\/how-childhood-trauma-affects\/#Healing_Your_Inner_Child_Some_Steps\" >Healing Your Inner Child: Some Steps<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/healingonboard.com\/blog\/how-childhood-trauma-affects\/#1_Accept_your_inner_child\" >1. Accept your inner child<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/healingonboard.com\/blog\/how-childhood-trauma-affects\/#2_Provide_a_Safe_Space_for_Expressing_Feelings\" >2. Provide a Safe Space for Expressing Feelings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/healingonboard.com\/blog\/how-childhood-trauma-affects\/#3_Reparent_Yourself\" >3. Reparent Yourself<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/healingonboard.com\/blog\/how-childhood-trauma-affects\/#4_Seek_Professional_Support\" >4. Seek Professional Support<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/healingonboard.com\/blog\/how-childhood-trauma-affects\/#5_Provide_Emotional_Discharge\" >5. Provide Emotional Discharge<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/healingonboard.com\/blog\/how-childhood-trauma-affects\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/healingonboard.com\/blog\/how-childhood-trauma-affects\/#1_What_are_some_of_the_common_triggers_or_sources_of_inner_child_wounds\" >1. What are some of the common triggers or sources of inner child wounds?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/healingonboard.com\/blog\/how-childhood-trauma-affects\/#2_How_many_months_will_it_take_for_my_inner_child_to_heal\" >2. How many months will it take for my inner child to heal?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/healingonboard.com\/blog\/how-childhood-trauma-affects\/#3_Can_I_do_inner_child_work_on_my_own\" >3. Can I do inner child work on my own?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/healingonboard.com\/blog\/how-childhood-trauma-affects\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Inner_Child_A_Quick_Introduction\"><\/span><b>The Inner Child: A Quick Introduction<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The inner child refers to the emotional and psychological childhood selves, who bear all that has been felt and memorized from that time about ourselves and the world at large. This involves both bitter and painful experiences and happy ones, contentful experiences as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whenever we experience trauma in our lifetime, such as emotional neglect, physical abuse, or loss, we carry on that wound for a long time right into adulthood.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All of these can unleash themselves into several different presentations throughout one&#8217;s adult life, influencing your relationships, self-esteem, and overall well-being. Therefore, understanding the impact of child trauma on your inner child explains the root cause of emotional struggles within you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Triggers_of_Inner_Child_Wounds\"><\/span><b>Common Triggers of Inner Child Wounds<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now you may understand how experience relates to your current emotional condition, knowing what common triggers for the inner child wounds are. Some very common triggers that can provoke unresolved childhood trauma have been listed below:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Extreme_Emotional_Responses\"><\/span><b>1. Extreme Emotional Responses<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Something that is quite common with inner child wounds that have not been resolved is disproportionate emotional reactions to ordinary circumstances. For example, extreme anger or sadness in response to very minor disappointments could indicate that something from the past has been triggered.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Fear_of_rejection\"><\/span><b>2. Fear of rejection<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many have fears of rejection or abandonment based on previous experiences of having love-conditioned or undependable early love. This can drive the avoidance of relationships or unhealthy clinging to others.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Chronic_Anxiety\"><\/span><b>3. Chronic Anxiety<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you often find yourself feeling anxious or a sense of fear of impending doom and cannot seem to establish what is causing it, then it might have something to do with unresolved childhood trauma. The inner child could feel unsafe because of the earlier life experience that had caused instability.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Difficulty_in_Trusting_Others\"><\/span><b>4. Difficulty in Trusting Others<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you had inconsistent care given during childhood, you may experience trust issues due to this past. You could find it difficult to trust others or often anticipate betrayal, which would indicate that your inner child still struggles to overcome insecurity.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Auto-criticism\"><\/span><b>5. Auto-criticism<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Probably, the biggest sign of inner child wounds is an over-criticism voice in one&#8217;s head. All those judgments and belittling coming from inside might come from messages you received while growing up that one never was good enough.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Prevention_of_Conversation\"><\/span><b>6. Prevention of Conversation<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most people with unhealed inner child wounds tend to avoid conversation at any cost. This usually has its roots in the early experiences they have while conflict leads them to emotional pain and abandonment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Substance_Use_or_Abuse_Disorders\"><\/span><b>7. Substance Use or Abuse Disorders<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Substance or addictive behaviours can dilute the emotional pain that exists in childhood, which may be difficult to resolve at times. This usually becomes an escape from problems that may be connected to your inner child.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Difficult_in_Setting_Boundaries\"><\/span><b>8. Difficult in Setting Boundaries<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Struggling to establish healthy boundaries for relationships can be an indication of past emotional wounds that occurred back in childhood days when your needs weren&#8217;t being met and you weren&#8217;t being heard.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Long_Period_of_Emotions_of_Shame_or_Guilt\"><\/span><b>9. Long Period of Emotions of Shame or Guilt<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are often guilty or ashamed for no apparent reasons, then the outcomings of these emotions may be due to unresolved issues related to your inner child&#8217;s experiences in your formative years.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impact_of_Trauma_Experienced_During_Childhood_to_Adult_Life\"><\/span><b>Impact of Trauma Experienced During Childhood to Adult Life<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This understanding of how childhood trauma affects the inner child helps to explain some things in adult life:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Emotional_Dysregulation\"><\/span><b>1. Emotional Dysregulation<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Childhood trauma can impair the healthy development of emotional regulation skills, and an adult continues to be discouraged when he is unable to manage the emotions of his own free will. Such a lack of regulation leads people to be more prone to mood swings or higher sensitivity toward particular stressors.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Interpersonal_Problems\"><\/span><b>2. Interpersonal Problems<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unresolved trauma can still put strong barriers to the successful formation of healthy relationships. Adults will begin to fear intimacy because of fears based on abandonment or neglect, which consequently leads them to a cycle of avoidance or dependency in the relationship.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Self-Destructive_Patterns\"><\/span><b>3. Self-Destructive Patterns<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This reflects the reason many adults with such open unresolved inner child wounds engage in self-destructive behavior as a form of coping mechanism for emotional pain. Such behaviours offer them defence mechanisms that they learned during childhood to ward off perceived dangers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Chronic_Dissatisfaction\"><\/span><b>4. Chronic Dissatisfaction<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Individuals who are carrying around unresolved trauma may be chronically dissatisfied across different spheres, say, even work, relationship, or personal fulfilment because of patterns induced during childhood.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Signs_You_Need_to_Heal_Your_Inner_Child\"><\/span><b>Signs You Need to Heal Your Inner Child<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first thing is knowing the signs you need to heal your inner child and can only know that through recognizing some of these signs:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recurring Relationship Issues: Patterns of unhealthy relationships often indicate unresolved issues from childhood.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low Self-Esteem: Persistent feelings of not being good enough indicate that your inner child is in need<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emotional Triggers: Overreaction to what seemingly minor events might suggest some pain left un-processed regarding the past events.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Problematics with Expressing Emotion: The inability to articulate feelings is a possible sign that your emotions have been buried from your childhood.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fear of Abandonment: This seems like deep-seated shyness from abandonment which often emanates from where love was not consistent.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Healing_Your_Inner_Child_Some_Steps\"><\/span><b>Healing Your Inner Child: Some Steps<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you detect the symptoms hinting that it could be your inner child who needs healing, then do something about it and take concrete steps to care for this part of yourself:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Accept_your_inner_child\"><\/span><b>1. Accept your inner child<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first step to healing is acknowledging and accepting that your inner child exists.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spend time reflecting on childhood experiences and how they influence current behaviours and emotions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Close your eyes and vividly imagine what your inner child looks and feels like; this may be the gateway to deeper insight and compassion toward this part of yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Provide_a_Safe_Space_for_Expressing_Feelings\"><\/span><b>2. Provide a Safe Space for Expressing Feelings<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The safe environment created will give one the freedom to express their feelings without judgment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can journal about what you&#8217;re feeling or even do other creative things to make it easier for the expression to flow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider writing letters to your inner child professing love, understanding, and reassurance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Reparent_Yourself\"><\/span><b>3. Reparent Yourself<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reparenting is about giving you the nurturing you possibly needed as a child.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identify what your little one in you needs validation, some security, and playfulness-and look deliberately for ways to fulfil that need.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take time to play. Engage in ways that made you happy when you were a child or as an adult-play game, explore nature in whatever way feels most fun for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Seek_Professional_Support\"><\/span><b>4. Seek Professional Support<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also get an inner child therapist who can guide you in this process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These techniques the form of cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) or art therapy work towards curing childhood wounds by real intervention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Group therapy can prove useful because at times engaging in group sessions may help achieve a bonding with people on the healing path.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Provide_Emotional_Discharge\"><\/span><b>5. Provide Emotional Discharge<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To feel the emotions and be able to express them is all part of the healing process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not resist the urge to cry or to let out anger whenever it feels natural in your healing; emotional releasing allows for healing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice breathwork techniques to process severe emotions safely.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_are_some_of_the_common_triggers_or_sources_of_inner_child_wounds\"><\/span><b>1. What are some of the common triggers or sources of inner child wounds?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emotional response to abandonment, neglect, or criticism, low self-esteem, dysfunctional relationships, self-sabotaging behaviour, perfectionism, chronic dissatisfaction and the inability to express emotions<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_How_many_months_will_it_take_for_my_inner_child_to_heal\"><\/span><b>2. How many months will it take for my inner child to heal?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time is relative in this case and can only be determined individually, assuming that the client&#8217;s past traumas are complicated and he or she is seriously committed to the process. Healing is a lifelong journey, not a timeline.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Can_I_do_inner_child_work_on_my_own\"><\/span><b>3. Can I do inner child work on my own?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes! While seeking professional help usually does make sense, in addition to many self-help techniques, journaling, mindfulness practices, creative expression, and playful activities can help your journey toward healing the wounded inner child.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A proper understanding of childhood trauma brings with it the key to pointing out common triggers for inner child wounds that haunt adulthood.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you determine such triggers and take the first step toward enabling your inner kid, you will develop a better relationship with yourself, thereby turning many aspects of your life around.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healing is not overnight work but requires patience, compassion, and commitment to an understanding of the roots of your emotional responses and the behaviours born of past traumas. 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