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Inner Child Therapy

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Definition:

Inner child therapy is a form of regression therapy used by hypnotherapists and healing counselors to help thier clients resolve old childhood issues that are interfering with the advancement into maturity. Inner child work relates to getting in touch with stages of our developmental growth that were wounded or stunted due to stimuli or intensity. This type of therapy helps the adult identify the reasons why she experiences strong emotional reactions to something or someone.
Also Known As: regression therapy

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