Stephen Wolinsky brings us full circle in understanding the reality of our inner child. Rather than being always "precious", Dr. Wolinsky shows us the dysfunctional shadow side of our inner child and puts us in touch with those frozen, inner-child memories or trance states that keep creating problems by filtering reality through outmoded, limited, and distorted lenses. The Next Step is to, finally, own and acknowledge this dark side and step out of our inner-child trance into the present time and uninterrupted awareness.
Two manuscripts in one book: Shadow Work: A Guide to Integrating Your Dark Side for Spiritual Awakening Healing the Inner Child: How You Can Begin to Heal the Wounded Soul Within Using Meditation, Awareness, Journaling, and More With the first part of the book pointing the way, you'll discover the secret to the questions that have eluded you all your life. You'll learn why (and how) you've sabotaged yourself and how you can make peace with your dark passenger so you can both cruise to the very heights of life that your authentic self was made for. Through its helpful quizzes and easy-to-use spiritual discovery techniques, this second part of this book will help you reveal everything you need to know about your inner child - including how to make this child happy and use their happiness to heal your soul. In this book, you will: Discover what the shadow means Learn about the fact that you've got a shadow tailing you Discover all the things that make up the shadowy version of yourself Understand its place within the process of spiritual awakening Learn what it means to discover your shadow Find out the importance of making friends with your shadow Learn how accepting the shadow key is to spiritual awakening Discover the importance of the reflection in the mirror through mirror work Discover how to bring your shadow to the light Learn about the important phases of spiritual awakening Uncover the connection between your soul's wounds and your inner child Discover which archetype your inner child belongs to and what their challenges are Learn more about the nature of your inner child and how to accept them Realize the impact of mediation when healing a wounded soul Learn how journaling can help you heal your inner child And much, much more!
The child is the father of the man. -- Wordsworth The inner child, that vital but submerged part of the self thatconnects us to both the joy and sadness of our childhood, is a key to ourachieving fullest expression as adults. "This child entity," says our editorJeremiah Abrams, "is the self we truly are and have always been, livingwithin us in the here and now." This volume, a collection of 37 wide-ranging articles, defines andgives concrete reality to the abstract image of the inner child, revealing it tobe the unifying symbol of the self, a symbol that represents, accourding toCarl Jung, "the part of the human personality which wants to develop andbecome whole." The essays from depth psychology, literature, the 12-Step Programperspective, and other disciplines are woven together with Abrams'thoughtful commentary to address the compelling themes the inner chldbrings to our awareness. Many of the selections address very practicalobjectives. - Realizing the promise of the child within and living out its destiny. - Reclaiming the innocence, playfulness, and wonder of the child inadulthood. - Healing the abandoned or abused inner child and resolving oldtraumas. - Tapping the child as symbol for our creative energy. - Forgiving our parents. - Developing compassionate awareness to be a better parent. - Completing the deverse unfinished business of childhood.
The author offers exploration of self and practical guidance dealing with the dark side of personality based on Jung's concept of "shadow," or the forbidden and unacceptable feelings and behaviors each of us experience.
Recovery of Your Inner Child is the only book that shows how to have a firsthand experience with the Inner Child--actually feeling its emotions and recapturing its dominant hand. Expanding on the technique she introduced in The Power of Your Other Hand, Dr. Capacchione shares scores of hands-on activities that will help readers to re-parent their vulnerable Inner Child and heal their lives.
Are you outwardly successful but inwardly do you feel like a big kid? Do you aspire to be a loving parent but all too often “lose it” in hurtful ways? Do you crave intimacy but sometimes wonder if it’s worth the struggle? Or are you plagued by constant vague feelings of anxiety or depression? If any of this sounds familiar, you may be experiencing the hidden but damaging effects of a painful childhood—carrying within you a “wounded inner child” that is crying out for attention and healing. In this powerful book, John Bradshaw shows how we can learn to nurture that inner child, in essence offering ourselves the good parenting we needed and longed for. Through a step-by-step process of exploring the unfinished business of each developmental stage, we can break away from destructive family rules and roles and free ourselves to live responsibly in the present. Then, says Bradshaw, the healed inner child becomes a source of vitality, enabling us to find new joy and energy in living. Homecoming includes a wealth of unique case histories and interactive techniques, including questionnaires, letter-writing to the inner child, guided meditations, and affirmations. Pioneering when introduced, these classic therapies are now being validated by new discoveries in attachment research and neuroscience. No one has ever brought them to a popular audience more effectively and inspiringly than John Bradshaw.
The road to freedom from your sexual or pornography addiction goes through your childhood. Learn how comforting your inner child can help manage your sexual addiction.
The Dark Side is a dramatic, riveting, and definitive narrative account of how the United States made self-destructive decisions in the pursuit of terrorists around the world—decisions that not only violated the Constitution, but also hampered the pursuit of Al Qaeda. In spellbinding detail, Jane Mayer relates the impact of these decisions by which key players, namely Vice President Dick Cheney and his powerful, secretive adviser David Addington, exploited September 11 to further a long held agenda to enhance presidential powers to a degree never known in U.S. history, and obliterate Constitutional protections that define the very essence of the American experiment. With a new afterward. One of The New York Times 10 Best Books of the Year National Bestseller National Book Critics Circle Award Finalist A Best Book of the Year: Salon, Slate, The Economist, The Washington Post, Cleveland Plain-Dealer
Through the Dark Side is your companion and guide while you navigate the murky waters of self-healing through personal anecdotes and stories of individuals who have successfully overcome personal and emotional challenges through self-healing. Featuring over 50 visualization exercises and writing prompts to help improve your spiritual and emotional health, it aids you in releasing the layers of who you've been and aligning you with who you're becoming. It covers topics such as inner child healing, triggers, soul fragments, and basic-level energy work. This easy-to-use guide is one anyone can use in their self-healing & exploration to learn more about who you are and release more of what you're not.
From the "New York Times"-bestselling author of "Manic: A Memoir" comes a gripping and eloquent account of the awakening and unfolding of Cheney's bipolar disorder.
