The Inner Child is a psychological concept that represents unresolved childhood experiences, feelings and memories, and the expressive free-spirited part of you that existed before you were socially conditioned to fit into the world.

Used in coaching, Inner Child Work can help you overcome barriers to your growth when faced with issues such as: low self-compassion, limiting beliefs, recurring emotional patterns and low self-worth. It involves connecting with the younger version of yourself—the inner child—and nurturing them with love, compassion, and understanding. In some cases, it also helps bring back the creativity and free expression of that child into your adult life.

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