Gay Men Going Deeper12 Loka 2023

Inner Child Work

Today we are diving deep into the profound practice of inner child work, a transformative journey that has the power to heal wounds from our past and pave the way for a brighter future.

Join us as we delve into various techniques and exercises that can help you connect with your inner child, nurture them, and ultimately begin the process of healing any unresolved childhood pain. Some of the questions we’ll be exploring are:

How would you describe your relationship with your inner child (past and present)?
What does inner child work mean to you? How have you done inner child work?
What have been some of the benefits of doing inner child work?

Tune in as we explore the depths of our inner selves, heal old wounds, and embrace the power of self-love and inner child healing. In this episode, we shared reflection questions that can help you connect with your inner child.

What was I most worried about and how did I cope with that?
What desires went unmet and how did I cope with that?
What needs went unmet for me in childhood?
What role did I play in my family dynamic?
What was I rewarded for?
What was I punished for?

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Chapters

(00:00:00) - Gay Men Going Deep: Inner Child Work
(00:02:10) - What is Inner Child Work?
(00:06:59) - 4 Inner Child Wounds
(00:12:24) - The List of Wounds
(00:13:59) - In Touch With My Inner Child
(00:18:12) - Inside Me
(00:22:09) - Grief for a long-term relationship
(00:28:44) - A Moment of Recognition for Matt Walsh
(00:31:42) - A Child's Love for a Giant Tree
(00:33:24) - Inner Child Work
(00:41:06) - Episode 8: Inner Child Work
(00:44:38) - How Inner Child Work Changed My Life
(00:49:36) - The Healing Process of Inner Child Reception
(00:56:02) - Intuition and the Inner Child
(00:57:26) - What have been the benefits of doing inner child work for you?
(01:01:15) - Honorizing the Inner Child
(01:02:29) - Inside Child Work and the Byproducts
(01:05:34) - What have been the benefits of my Inner Child Work?
(01:07:33) - What needs went unmet for me in childhood
(01:09:48) - October Is For Love & Brotherhood: Inner Child
(01:14:13) - TALKING TO YOU!

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