Inner Child Work & Reparenting
Healing the Wounds of Your Past to Thrive in the Present
Inner child work and reparenting, rooted in Post Induction Therapy (PIT) by Pia Mellody, is a powerful way to reconnect with the parts of yourself that were hurt, neglected, or ignored—and to give those parts the care they always needed.
What is Inner Child Work & Reparenting?
Inner child work is about reconnecting with the younger parts of yourself that carry unresolved pain or unmet needs from childhood. These wounds, often created in early relationships, can show up later as struggles with self-esteem, boundaries, relationships, or emotional regulation.
Reparenting is the process of becoming the loving, supportive caregiver your inner child needed but may not have had. It’s about learning to nurture yourself with compassion, set healthy boundaries, and meet your own emotional needs.
Post Induction Therapy (PIT), developed by Pia Mellody, provides a structured approach to inner child work. It helps you uncover how early experiences shaped your self-concept and patterns in adulthood, empowering you to heal those wounds and create lasting change.
How Does It Help?
Childhood wounds don’t stay in the past—they often resurface in our adult lives as patterns of pain or disconnection. Inner child work and reparenting can help you:
- Heal from toxic shame: Release feelings of “I’m not good enough” or “I’m too much” that may have been instilled in childhood.
- Break free from unhealthy patterns: Identify and shift the cycles of codependency, addiction, or self-sabotage rooted in early experiences.
- Learn to love yourself: Cultivate self-compassion and begin treating yourself with kindness instead of criticism.
- Build healthy boundaries: Learn to say yes and no in ways that honor your needs and values.
- Strengthen relationships: Heal attachment wounds so you can connect more authentically and securely with others.
- Feel grounded and empowered: Reclaim your sense of self-worth and step into your adult life with confidence.
What Does Inner Child Work Look Like?
Inner child work at Real Healing Counseling is a gentle and collaborative process. Together, we’ll explore your past experiences and identify where your inner child still feels hurt, unseen, or unsafe. Using Pia Mellody’s PIT approach, we’ll uncover the core beliefs and patterns you’ve carried into adulthood and work to heal them at their root.
This process involves:
- Identifying your inner child’s unmet needs and giving those parts the care they deserve.
- Healing emotional wounds by acknowledging and releasing the pain of past experiences.
- Rebuilding trust in yourself through self-compassion and self-care.
- Reparenting your inner child by creating a safe, supportive, and loving relationship with yourself.
Why It Works
Pia Mellody’s Post Induction Therapy is based on the understanding that childhood trauma—whether big or small—can shape how we see ourselves and relate to others. By addressing these wounds, you can free yourself from old patterns and live more fully in the present.
Inner child work isn’t about blaming the past; it’s about empowering you to heal and grow. You can’t change what happened, but you can change how it affects you today.
Your Journey to Healing Starts Here
At Real Healing Counseling, we’re here to guide you through the transformative process of inner child work and reparenting. You deserve to feel whole, loved, and secure—starting from within.
If you’re ready to heal the wounds of your past and step into a healthier, more empowered version of yourself, we’re here to help. Contact us today to learn more or schedule your first session.
Let’s work together to nurture the inner child within you and create a life that feels safe, fulfilling, and truly your own.
If you are interested in doing inner child & re-parenting with us, please reach out here.