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What Is Inner Child Work and How Does It Actually Help Adults Heal

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Reviewed by Kathryn Vercillo, MA Psychology | Last Updated: March 2025   You may have heard the phrase inner child in therapy circles, in self-help books, or perhaps even said somewhat skeptically to a friend. It can sound abstract, even a little soft. But inner child work is grounded in some of the most substantive thinking in developmental psychology and...[ read more ]

Healing Codependency Through Inner Child Work: How Your Early Experiences Shape Adult Patterns

Healing Codependency Through Inner Child Work: How Your Early Experiences Shape Adult Patterns

Many adults struggling with codependency find themselves over-functioning in relationships, prioritizing others’ needs over their own, and struggling with low self-worth. They often feel an intense responsibility to keep others happy while neglecting their own emotional needs. While these behaviors may seem like personality traits or habits, they are often rooted in early childhood experiences—specifically in unmet emotional needs, family...[ read more ]

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