Do I Really Have an Inner Child? What It Means to Reparent Yourself
Episode Notes
What is this "inner child" we see everywhere? Do I really have one? Is this just woo-woo psychology or is there science behind it?
In today's podcast episode, we'll discuss this buzzword "inner child" and why it matters. We'll get into what it means to have an internal family, and the power of memory in shaping who you are.
Here's what we'll discuss:
1. What is an inner child and do I really have one?
2. Is there any science behind it?
3. What is an internal family?
4. Who is the wise parent inside of you?
5. What does the Bible have to say about our inner child?
6. Enjoy A 10 minute guided reflection to help you connect to a young part of yourself
Key Takeaway:
Like a wise parent, we can learn to parent the young parts of us. We can bring them to Jesus who invited the children always to come to him-without shame or judgment.
Questions for reflection:
What is a part of you that frustrates or bothers you?
What might it be like to get curious about that part of you and its history?
Resources
- Inner Child Archetype, Carl Jung
- Mindsight, by Dr. Daniel J. Siegel
- Boundaries for your Soul, by Alison Cook and Kimberly Miller
- Introduction to Internal Family systems (IFS) by Richard C. Schwartz
- Inside Out Official Movie Trailer - Pixar
- Mark 10:13-16
- Resources for Getting Support