The concept of the inner child is really just another way to acknowledge that the wounds we experience in childhood remain throughout our lives. By imagining ourselves as a child, we can reconnect with the person we were at the time of the trauma. We can begin to come to terms with the...
This type ofrelationship anxietycan be a paralyzing feeling, and understanding why it happens isn't always simple. The fear of abandonment is a complex phenomenon that can stem from a variety of developmental experiences, including loss andtrauma.1 Verywell / Emily Roberts Although it is not an...
Abandonment can certainly serve as a form of trauma.For children, abandonment by a parent is a significant source oftraumaand can significantly increase the likelihood of developing relational struggles into adulthood. Abandonment in the form of an ended romantic relationship or friendship can also cau...
Good parentingprovides children security that they’re loved and accepted for their unique self by both parents and that both parents want a relationship with them. Parental failure to validate their feelings and needs is atraumaof emotional abandonment. Often clients tell me that they felt that t...