In my clinical journey as a Wisdom Coach, Counsellor and a Therapist, I have witnessed the transformative power of communication in parent-child relationships. This section of the blog is dedicated to sharing the pearls of wisdom I’ve gained through my experiences and interactions with my clients. The fundamental concept I’ve learned is that effective communication is not just beneficial, but essential for a healthy parent-child relationship. How a parent communicates and connects with a child mirrors how we connect and communicate with our inner child.
What exactly is Inner child healing? What’s the reason for a person to need inner child healing? Where does the need to heal the inner child stem from? What is the process and necessity to heal the inner child?
I am sure these and many more questions crossed your mind quickly the moment you read about Inner child healing. Let’s get reading and discover more about it.
When unaddressed issues from our childhood remain unmet, they might trigger triggers and emotions within us and build particular behaviour patterns in us. Painful childhood experiences may create impressions in our minds that might make our journey difficult. These might turn up as patterns in our parenting journey and build conflicts in our relationships with you and your child.
In one of the situations, parents approached me as a counsellor with their girl aged 13 years, as they wanted to identify why their daughter refused to talk to anyone. Why did she always want to stay indoors in her room?
During one of the counselling sessions, the little girl broke down in tears and revealed how she longed for coziness and connection with her parents, though they lived in the same house under one roof.
As a counsellor, as I listened day after day attentively to the girl, I identified that the parental communication was missing between the parents and the child. The parents had to learn to make time for the girl and express enough that they cared for her. Lack of communication was the missing key. With little effort, counselling and acceptance, the relationship between the child and the parents healed, eventually building strong positive communication and helping the inner child of the girl recover.
As a parent, your role in helping your child heal is crucial. By guiding them to deal with their emotions, you empower them to make sense of the world around them. Through expressing their thoughts and emotions, they can learn better and more efficient ways to react to their emotional world.
So, dear parents, do not hesitate or think twice about approaching a counsellor for help. Counselling is a powerful tool that can address many challenges in a human being and promote a harmonious living environment. It provides the necessary support and stimulation, empowering you to manage behaviour, set boundaries, and leave a lasting positive impact on family dynamics.
