Meeting the Inner Child: Understanding a Core Part of Ourselves

Many of our adult struggles—like anxiety, low self-worth, or difficulty with relationships—can trace their roots back to unmet needs from childhood. The concept of the inner child helps us understand how early emotional wounds continue to shape our daily lives. In this article, we explore what it means to reconnect with your inner child, how it shows up in everyday patterns, and how therapy can offer healing, safety, and transformation.