Strategies to Reach Out to Your Inner Child
Keep an Open Mind
Consider the idea of an inner child as a way of exploring your relationship with the past.
“Research suggests these early experiences don’t just play an important part in development. Deeper understanding of your past self could also be key to enjoying improved health and well-being later in life.”
Look to Children for Guidance
If you cannot remember about your childhood experience, playing with children will help rekindle these memories and put back in touch with the enjoyment of simpler days.
Revisit Childhood Memories
Photos and stories from the past told by parents or friends, evoke feelings and memories you’d already forgotten. “Exploring recollection from the past can also help you get in touch with your inner child.”
Do Things You Used to Enjoy
Getting to know your inner child, think about things that brought joy to you as a child because some of these emotions might be buried and forgotten.
Talk to Your Inner Child
A good way to connect with your inner child is through writing about the trauma. Also you can ask questions from your child self to see how she responds. To heal inner vulnerabilities and distress you can answer any questions that your child self has.
Talk to a Therapist
“ A therapist can offer support and introduce you to coping strategies that can help face trauma and emotions from the past”.