Inner child work sounds abstract to many people at first, yet the basic idea is simple: the childlike part of you that went through certain experiences is still there and influences how you feel and react today. Here are three exercises you can try without any prior knowledge.
1. A letter to your younger self
Write a short letter to yourself at five or six years old. What would you have needed to hear back then? There's no right or wrong; just let the words flow. Many women are surprised by how much comes to the surface.
2. Hand on your heart
When you notice that a situation hits you disproportionately hard, place a hand on your heart and say inwardly: “I see you.” It sounds simple, but it has been shown to activate a sense of safety, much like a reassuring touch from someone close to you.
3. Put a childhood photo of yourself on display
Place a photo of yourself as a child somewhere you see every day, such as on your desk. Regular, casual eye contact with your younger self helps keep the connection alive in everyday life, without any big ceremony.
When it goes deeper
These exercises are a good starting point but don't replace guided inner child work, especially if painful childhood memories come up. I'm happy to be there for you for that, at your own pace.
These exercises do not replace medical or psychotherapeutic treatment.
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