I’m always interested and excited to learn new and different approaches to healing from abuse. It’s one of the reasons why I enjoy bringing guests on the podcast, so they can share their insight and…
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As adults, we are faced with decisions every day. All types of decisions involving all aspects of our lives. Some seemingly mundane, while others feel like our very existence hinges on the outcome. As survivors, even the…
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A soul crushing revelation during inner child work.
by Matt Pappasby Matt PappasIf you currently work with a helping professional, or have in the past, you know that there are times when a session just completely knocks you backwards. You begin to question everything you’ve been working…
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When you dig deep down inside yourself and connect with your inner child, one of the things you learn is how compassionate that little boy or girl truly is. That little one in our heart,…
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The story of a child in a cave, hidden away.
by Matt Pappasby Matt PappasThere’s a cave, far away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. A cold, dark, old cave on the side of a mountain that no one knows about…Well no one except one person. The…
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Inner Child work is without a doubt some of the most difficult work we can do in our healing journey. It’s traumatizing, frustrating, exhausting, and often confusing. It’s something I know I have struggled with…
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Challenge your inner critic when recalling childhood memories.
by Matt Pappasby Matt PappasEverybody has an inner critic. That voice that will try to minimize every accomplishment, every good memory, every positive feeling that comes to light. It’s up to us how much we listen to and indulge…
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Connecting with your inner child in trauma recovery
by Matt Pappasby Matt PappasPeriodically in my healing journey from trauma, I get these “light bulb” moments. Something that hits me, the light goes on, and suddenly I make a connection to something that I’ve always known or done but didn’t know…