Trauma
While it may be true that everyone is struggling with something, it is important to remember that someone’s access to resources and support directly correlates to their healing.
It is important to remember this when normalizing life struggle’s as to not dismiss that for some— struggles in life can be much more complicated and detrimental.
As Peter Levine, PhD, states, “Trauma is not what happens to us, but what we hold inside in the absence of an empathetic witness.”
While not everyone may realize or understand that all individuals carry some trauma in this life, as trauma is a fact of life, individuals may recognize parts of a core wounded inner child.
Here are some signs of a wounded inner child provided by Dr. Julie Hanks, PhD:
– Child-like responses to stressful emotions: slamming doors, tantrums, silent treatments, yelling, mocking others
– Fear of being seen or heard
– Self betrayal: betraying yourself & your own needs for love or validation
– Chronic people pleasing: unconsciously attempting to control other’s perception of us through appeasing others
– Performing or achieving for love
– Unconsciously doing things as an adult for parental approval over ones own needs
– Self-shaming, restriction, punishment
– Unconsciously denying other people’s realities or truths
I help individuals and families heal their wounded parts. Wounding is an inevitable part of life. However, the impacts of trauma and its generational effects on individuals and families can be prevented and healed.