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Healing The Inner Child

YouRLight; Talks on Mental Health

Release Date: 02/06/2024

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HEALING THE INNER CHILD GUIDED MEDITATION: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Gh_nBhCZQVmdFGulDjPPz-I_aww0GA15?usp=sharing
 
In this week's episode of our podcast, we delve deeper into the profound journey of healing our inner child. After exploring the concept of the inner child in our previous episode, we now embark on the path of validating its emotions, nurturing self-love, and embracing our authentic selves. It's a transformative process that can lead to profound comfort and joy in being who we truly are. However, in a society where it's easy to lose touch with our authentic selves, the first step is understanding who we are and reconnecting with our inner child.
 
Reconnecting with our inner child involves various therapeutic approaches, including art therapy, journaling, and guided imagery. One powerful exercise discussed is using our non-dominant hand to draw a moment of childhood joy, allowing us to tap into the positive qualities of our inner child, such as playfulness, creativity, and curiosity. This exploration also unveils our vulnerability and openness for connection, traits often overlooked in adulthood but crucial for genuine self-expression and relationships.
 
To further nurture our inner child, we engage in self-soothing practices like hugging ourselves and offering validating affirmations. Reparenting becomes a pivotal concept, where we provide the love and support we may have lacked in childhood. Through introspection and rewriting our stories, we reclaim agency over our experiences, offering forgiveness to ourselves and others while acknowledging our right to feel and heal.
 
The impact of this inner child work transcends psychological realms, influencing our relationships, self-belief, and overall well-being. Affirmations serve as gentle reminders of our worthiness and capacity for healing, guiding us towards making choices aligned with our best interests. The episode concludes with an invitation to engage in a guided meditation focused on inner child healing, emphasizing the importance of this journey in breaking cycles of self-destructive habits and fostering genuine self-love.
 
As we bid farewell, the message resonates: healing our inner child is a courageous and empowering act of self-love, paving the way for a more authentic and fulfilling life. So, let's take this journey together, with compassion and courage. Remember, you are not alone. I love you very much.
 
 
Something important to consider: Understanding can foster empathy, but it should never compromise our safety and well-being. Abuse, in any form, is never tolerable, regardless of the cause.
 
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All information shared on this podcast is meant to be received as advice only. If you’re thinking of hurting yourself or another, get help by phoning one of the helplines listed below.
 
If you have other symptoms that might suggest signs of an underlying mental health condition, make an appointment with your doctor.
 
 
 
Mental Health resources:
 
 
Samaritans: Call 116 123 for free, or visit their website
 
 
 
Hopeline: Call 0800 068 4141 for free, or visit their website
 
 
 
Emergency Services: Call 999