Destructive behavior takes various forms: from subtle self-sabotage and self-defeating patterns to passive hostility to severe self-destructive symptoms, violent aggression, and, sometimes, evil deeds ...

“Working with one’s inner child” is one of those psychotherapy concepts that has become mainstream. This post explores the concept in general and as it relates to living well with chronic illness.

At 28, Tori Bell felt stuck—both in a career and in a relationship going nowhere. After she shared her feelings with friends, one suggested journalling and meditation. Her workplace offered a weekly ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. ‘Thinking about myself as a child casts my adult life in a new light.’Illustration: Rita Liu/The Guardian (Illustration: Rita ...

Q: What is inner child therapy? Walk into my home and you’ll see a framed photo of me as a 2-year-old, a reminder of the precious child within you and me. If you’re my client, it’s a hint that your ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While the early 2020s were dominated by the soft aesthetics of reparenting our toddlers, 2026 has ushered in a much grittier ...

Remi Adebonojo is an ICF PCC and EMCC Senior Practitioner level accredited leadership coach and the Managing Partner of RESILIGENT. How would you feel if you found out that you are not the one making ...

Everyone says we should take care of our inner child. For some of us, that may involve reparenting or learning to prioritize self-care. For others, it’s a way to tap into joy, confidence, and ...