Prefixing the word “adaptive” before “child” is relatively new in therapy literature. And contrary to the word’s usual positive connotations, in this context, it’s much more ambiguous. Undeniably, all ...

In this special episode, Josie guides listeners through one of the most powerful exercises she's used in her own personal ...

Sometimes, it feels like your adult self is not the only one making decisions. There's a younger version of you, your inner child, that often sneaks into your grown-up brain and takes over the ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. We carry our childhood whispers like secret companions, often too faint to decipher but too persistent to ignore. These echoes of ...

Have you ever struggled to set boundaries with a partner? Or needed reassurance on first dates? Thought leaders in psychology and personal development are now, after some inspection, attributing these ...

Perhaps a sport that challenges you physically, or a passion pursuit you’ve always wanted to try - like magic tricks or ...

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 ...

For people who had a particularly difficult upbringing, acknowledging their inner child is an essential step toward healing, self-understanding and personal growth. When we experience pain, rejection, ...

“A grownup is a child with layers on,” the actor Woody Harrelson once said. While he likely didn’t have psychological research on his mind when he made this statement, his observation has been backed ...