Self-compassion for your inner child

Step outside of your inner critic through a 25-minute heartfelt visualisation,
offering care and kind words to the vulnerability of your younger self.

A loving and generous response when you feel like you are struggling

It can be difficult to offer ourselves self-compassion when we feel rejected, worthless, or like we have failed—especially when emotions feel sticky and strong. Connecting with care becomes much easier when we bring to mind the innocence of our younger self. In this guided practice, evoke the image of your inner child, generate a compassionate light, and offer them the reassurance they need to hear.

This practice is ideal if you want to:

  • Disarm a harsh inner critic by shifting from self-judgment to compassionate curiosity

  • Heal older emotional wounds that fuel present-day feelings of anxiety, shame, or unworthiness

  • Connect with a deep, bodily sense of safety and self-acceptance

Listen to the guided session

Explore the session insights & practices

  • Key therapeutic insights

    • The "good enough" image: Visualisation does not need to be crystal clear. Whether your inner child appears vividly or fuzzy, whatever arises in your mind is exactly where you need to be.

    • Understanding the inner critic: The harsh voice in your mind is actually trying to protect you, but it is scared too. Acknowledging its fear helps it step back so you can offer real care.

    • Reframing perfectionism: Remembering that mistakes, embarrassment, and challenges are a natural part of growth allows you to offer your younger self - and your present self - the simple truth: you are enough.

    • What age or memory felt most present during the practice, and what was that younger version of me yearning to hear?

    • How does my perspective shift when I view my current struggles through the eyes of a caring adult looking after a vulnerable child?

    • What is one comforting phrase from this practice I can repeat to myself when my inner critic speaks up this week?

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