The inner child explained. Inner child work is some of the most transformative, healing work we can offer ourselves. We are confused children in adult bodies, walking around re-enacting our past wounding out on ourselves. The inner child is unconscious part of the mind where we carry our unmet needs, suppressed childhood emotions, our creativity,…
Childhood Trauma Awareness
Because trauma is so misunderstood in our culture, we have a society of adults who live in shame. Shame over not understanding their (learned) behavior. Of feeling “stuck” repeating their patterns that have roots in childhood. Mostly, beyond their awareness. Trauma is not just “one time” catastrophic events. Trauma is any experience where a person…
Not all wounds are visible on the surface
People suffering from mental health are poorly understood by people who are unfamiliar with these issues. Depression can be fatal, a complex problem that invades all sphere of the life of those who suffer from it and it’s hard for most people to really understand what goes on into your head. Most common stigma surrounding…
How childhood trauma affects your life
“In high doses, it affects brain development, the immune system, hormonal systems, and even the way our DNA is read and transcribed.” “Compared to an ACE score of zero, having four adverse childhood experiences was associated with a seven-fold (700%) increase in alcoholism, a doubling of risk of being diagnosed with cancer, and a four-fold…