21/01/2026
In Schema Therapy, the 'inner child' reflects the vulnerable parts of us shaped by early experiences where important emotional needs werenโt fully met โ such as safety, love, or validation. These parts may still carry fear, shame, or a sense of being unseen.
To cope, we often develop protective patterns like emotional withdrawal, self-criticism, or shutting down. While these responses once helped us survive, they can keep us feeling stuck or disconnected. ๐
Healing begins when the adult self learns to respond differently โ with compassion, care, and consistency. This process, often called reparenting, supports the shift from surviving to healing, helping us move from wounded to whole. โค๏ธ
