Healing and Connecting With Your Inner Child: Overcome Childhood Trauma, Learn to Let Go and Forgive, Discover Your True Self, and Live Your Authentic Life

by Jeena Harleen

Embark on your transformative journey today. EMBRACE your inner child, unlock authentic living, and cultivate lasting self-love. Can you imagine a six-year-old driving a car, going to work every day, or raising a family?


Sounds impractical, doesn’t it?

In fact, people who live with a hurt inner child are asking … even “demanding” themselves to do this day in and day out!

Progress can be challenging when an adult with inner child issues is in the driver’s seat.

But what is this inner child, and how much control can it have on you?

A wounded inner child exerts profound control on adult lives, impacting relationships and self-esteem.

Unconscious behaviors, rash decision-making, and unhealthy coping mechanisms, often rooted in childhood traumas, trouble you throughout your life.

This is exactly what this guide helps you overcome.

It assists you in addressing the influence of your childhood with self-awareness so you can reconcile past wounds, foster personal growth, enjoy healthier relationships, and live an empowered adult life.

In this guide, you will

The power of the 7-step EMBRACE Your Inner Child method – uncover a structured path to nurture your inner child and reclaim joy in your adult lifeHow to recognize and appreciate the unique qualities that make you, YOU – practical ways to boost your self-confidence and shatter negative self-talk that brings you down10+ practical tips for establishing a safe space where you can vent, cry, and just be without judgment and, when you’re ready, come out a winnerThe art of celebrating small victories on your healing journey to foster a positive mindset throughout your life5+ ways to harness the creativity and wisdom of the child within you and live an improved adult life4 simple ways to let go of guilt, shame, and resentment with practical exercises to release toxic emotionsMindfulness + compassion = inner child healing – discover simple strategies and regular check-ins that assist you to continue your progressFrom trauma to triumph – delve into real-life narratives of those who won over past wounds as tangible examples of resilience (plus how they did it)And much more.

Just as the seasons flow seamlessly into one another, your moments of growth and restoration interweave with the challenges you face.

Inner child healing is a deeply personal and ongoing process, and adapting it to your unique needs and circumstances is essential.

Actively engage in your well-being.

Be prepared to walk on the path of progress no matter how slow, step by step.

Your inner child deserves the attention and care it needs.

If you're ready for a journey of self-discovery, healing, and empowerment, there's no time like the present. Scroll up and click the “Add to Cart” button right now.

170 pages, Paperback

Published May 8, 2024

Reviews

[Ricardo Medina · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Very Useful Self-Acceptance Trauma Book

I borrowed this book thanks to the Kindle Unlimited subscription I share with my girlfriend, and I read it between my phone and tablet using the Kindle app.

The primary aim of this book is to help anyone who has experienced childhood trauma and continues to struggle with its effects later in life.
As a guidebook, and drawing from the author’s personal experiences, the text walks the reader through the process of first understanding and acknowledging their past trauma. It then provides a wealth of exercises designed to help overcome those traumas and ultimately accept them. And also worth mentioning the huge amount of reference material at the end of the book with more than ten pages worth of books, papers and web pages that can help more.

Written in an easy-to-follow prose, the book is well organized into episodes, sections, and bullet points that make navigating the author's ideas simple and effective. This structure ensures the book is both practical and approachable.

For its target audience, this book proves to be an incredibly useful resource and I highly recommend it.

[Sal · Rating 4 out of 5]

It’s a little discouraging to hear that a person’s life is heavily formulated based on what they observe, hear, and feel from ages 0 to 7. Even the most well-meaning parents and guardians are going to slip up, so are we all pretty much behind the eight ball from the get-go?

On the flip side, perhaps it’s not that surprising we’re most influenced during our infant years. And I’ve read some research that says what we go through during ages 0 to 7 isn’t as indicative of what we’ll become as adults as some studies suggest. Who knows precisely what to believe. Life is what you make it.

Still, connecting with your “inner child,” and trying to wipe out the negative feelings that may hold us back, is probably an important thing to try to do, especially if you have issues well into adulthood. If nothing else, it may break the cycle of pain that can continue for generations in families, according to author Jeena Harleen.

Healing and Connecting with Your Inner Child is loaded with poignant quotes and lots of great advice, some of it repetitive. The biggest thing I learned from the book is to be compassionate toward yourself as you pursue the healing path. “Inner child meditation” is encouraged throughout, and Harleen takes readers through the processes in an easy-to-understand, step-by-step manner.

Much of the advice in this book—journaling, positive affirmations, forgiveness—may seem similar to the advice in any given self-care book nowadays, but the author is knowledgeable and passionate enough about this topic to make it a worthwhile read.

[Nathan Ellis · Rating 5 out of 5]

I picked up Healing and Connecting with Your Inner Child on a weekend when the past felt unusually present, with old frustrations echoing in new conversations. Jeena Harleen’s voice comes through like a calm counselor who has already walked the hard parts of the trail. Her EMBRACE framework is simple without feeling simplistic; each step nudges you from intellectual “knowing” toward an actual felt shift.

Harleen’s blend of brief anecdotes, reflective prompts, and bite‑sized practices makes the material friendly to dip in and out of. I flagged the sections on celebrating micro‑victories and using creativity as a bridge to self‑trust; they offered momentum on days when journaling felt like homework. The book does recycle a few familiar self‑help staples (affirmations, mindfulness check‑ins), and the bullet‑point formatting occasionally stutters on Kindle. Still, her emphasis on patience—“progress over perfection, every single time”—kept me from slipping into that self‑critique spiral so many manuals accidentally trigger.

If you’re brand‑new to inner‑child work or you’ve tried heavier therapeutic tomes and bounced off, this guide is a reassuring middle path. It doesn’t promise overnight catharsis; instead, it hands you practical tools, reminds you to breathe, and walks alongside while you practice using them. I closed the final page feeling a little lighter, and with a clearer sense of how to keep that seven‑year‑old version of me safely in the passenger seat, not gripping the wheel.

[Kelly Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Healing and Connecting with Your Inner Child,” is written by Jeena Harleen, a Yoga/Meditation Teacher and Reiki Energy healer. This book is a guide for those affected by childhood trauma; it seeks to show readers how to let go of resentment, guilt, and shame and practice forgiveness so they can live the best lives possible. There is a trigger warning for themes of inner child trauma. A major theme is to acknowledge, empathize, and love your inner child, which is the sensitive part of us that holds on to hurtful childhood experiences.
According to the Department of Veteran Affairs, writes Harleen, between 14-43% of children experience 1 or more traumatic events; of those, 15% of girls and 6% of boys will develop Post Traumatic Shock Disorder. Childhood trauma can lead to depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and low self-esteem. Problems may surface in relationships either from being too clingy or too distant and unwilling to trust others. Harleen provides anecdotes from her own journey in healing her inner child. Harleen offers tips on how to identify past wounds and triggers, as well as healing techniques such as maintaining an inner child journal, practicing self-care, meditation, and positive affirmations. This is a concise guide that people ought to find informative and helpful.

[Rosalind · Rating 5 out of 5]

Author Jeena Harleen uses her background as a yoga and meditation teacher, and as a Reiki energy healer, in her self-help book, “Healing and Connecting with Your Inner Child.” The book is easy to read. It is laid out using bullet points, lists, and short paragraphs with headings, which makes the information and exercises simple to follow. She writes about her own experiences with childhood trauma and her journey to overcome it by making peace with her inner child. She explains how early experiences can continue to impact adults with negative behaviors and reactions. The book has visualization and meditation exercises, journaling prompts, and affirmations. Some of the information is repetitive, but that could be helpful to reinforce points. I purchased the eBook, but suggest that buyers of this book opt for the paperback version, because this is the type of book some readers will want to mark up with notes and highlighters. This is a book that cannot be rushed, and is best read a bit at a time, and re-read. I think it would be beneficial if the author also created a workbook as a companion to “Healing and Connecting with Your Inner Child,” that readers could use for the journaling and other exercises. This book is a thoughtful and sensitive guide for those recovering from difficult childhood experiences.

[Marta Lanfranco · Rating 5 out of 5]

The central theme of the book, connecting with your 'inner child', is not a new concept in self-help literature, but Harleen brings a fresh and heartfelt approach to it. She emphasises the importance of understanding childhood experiences, whether traumatic or simply unresolved, and how they continue to influence our adult behaviour and emotional responses.
The writing is incredibly sensitive. It's like sitting with a trusted friend who gently encourages you to look within. Harleen invites readers to have compassion for themselves, especially when dealing with emotionally charged memories. Her approach is less about 'fixing' and more about gently guiding the readers towards self-acceptance.
What sets this book apart, however, are the practical exercises offered to reconnect with your inner child. From journaling prompts to meditative exercises, these exercises are designed to encourage reflection and emotional release. They're easy to follow but profoundly powerful, and I found myself having several 'aha' moments as I worked through them.
In conclusion, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in self-growth, and I found it to be a thoroughly healing experience.

[Melvin Marsh · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a book review for “Healing and Connecting With Your Inner Child: Overcome Childhood Trauma, Learn to Let Go and Forgive, Discover Your True Self, and Live Your Authentic Life.”
I chose to read this book because I am certified in Inner Child Work with the American Hypnosis Association and have been learning about Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy which has a lot of overlap with Inner Child Work. The author is not a mental health counselor and speaks from her own personal experience. With that in mind, a lot of the information that is provided in this book is good information if you are trying to do this by yourself or are new to the concept of healing your inner child or have relatively mild issues. However, I must caution that if you have deep seated issues, please see a therapist. I also must comment that ages 0-7 are not the only time issues can develop. In IFS, our exiles are the wounded inner children and most of mine are older than that. My only real comments outside of that concern is that while there were references, they were all or primarily internet references instead of the actual research that has made this an evidence-based psychotherapy.

My 4 star rating is for if I were a client, not as a psychology professor and clinician.

[Carmel Audsley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Children deserve all the love and attention in the world, and it is always so sad to read about people who were mistreated in their younger years and carry the wounds into adulthood. Yoga and meditation teacher, Jeena Harleen, draws upon her own experiences to help the wounded child within to heal and grow. She rightly points out that past trauma shapes your present, your view of yourself and the people with whom you interact. You need to address and let go of past hurts for overall well-being. She offers exercises to help the inner child yearning for love and acceptance to break free of past shackles, and also to recognise triggers by revisiting past experiences. It is quite a confronting read that guides you to the source of childhood pain, but through visualisation and gentle self-talk, the book aims to walk you towards emotional safety. It was a little repetitive, and some of the exercises such as journaling, mindfulness and self-affirmation aren’t new techniques, but the author provides a gentle safe space to explore the past and realise you have the power to overcome feelings of unworthiness, anger, guilt, shame and abandonment.

[Staci · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good introduction

Healing and Connecting with Your Inner Child is a really informative and helpful guide for anyone looking to heal from childhood trauma. The step-by-step approach makes it really easy to follow, which I found very effective. The book contains a lot of useful information on the topic, from practical exercises like journaling and meditation to tips on self-care and positive affirmations. These tools were really helpful for addressing past wounds and beginning the healing process.

However, I did notice some formatting issues, particularly with the bullet points, which were a bit distracting at times. While it didn’t affect the overall usefulness of the book, it did break the flow in certain parts. I also think some sections could have gone a little more in-depth for those wanting extra detail. Overall, it’s a great introduction to inner child healing, and I’d recommend it to anyone looking for a simple, effective guide to start their healing journey.

[Sosanna D · Rating 4 out of 5]

This title really spoke to me when I first saw it. Inner child…yes, what does this author have to say about it? You see, “Inner Child” speak has been pretty trendy throughout the years. Most books have a hard time doing the concept justice. I first learned about “inner child” in graduate school in the early 2000’s associated with Primal Therapy. At that time, many graduate programs for mental health were leaning toward Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and away from Psychoanalytic Theory. Still, I think getting in touch with your inner child and healing past wounds is very important.

This author does a good job helping the reader understand the concept, working toward acceptance and letting go, and starting to truly live the value of authenticity. I particularly liked the chapter on acceptance, forgiveness, and letting go. Harleen does a good job with this concept and the book is worth the read.

[Jenny · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a compassionate and eye-opening exploration of how our experiences as children shape our emotions and insecurities as adults. Even seemingly “small” experiences as children, such as getting picked last on the playground, can have long-term impacts on us as adults. By learning how to EMBRACE our inner child, we can finally begin to heal.

EMBRACE is the acronym for the author’s seven-step framework for healing and connecting with our inner child. The book explores each step in great detail, including providing examples, journal prompts, meditation practices, and more. Affirmations and visualization are also used throughout the book.

In reading this book, I’ve begun to identify experiences in my formative years (ages 0-9) that challenged my sense of emotional safety and am looking forward to using the practices to connect and heal.

Overall, this is an excellent book. It’s well-written, well-organized, and very insightful. I highly recommend it!

[Louis Koeppen · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Healing and Connecting with Your Inner Child” by Jeena Harleen should be a nice read for anyone needing help getting over something in their long past.

Although I didn’t have any unresolved childhood emotions or trauma, the book was still helpful for me. Just because something is helpful for healing an inner child doesn’t mean it’s not also helpful for healing a could-be-better adult.

In trying to locate my inner child while reading, I found myself thinking about why I am the way I am – the origins of my less-than-perfect behavior. This is probably a good idea for most people, even if the conclusion is ultimately that the origins are more recent than childhood.

I got the most from passages about self-acceptance, releasing attachments, and the viewing of emotions as valuable information rather than labeling them as good or bad. But the book is so full of things to try that you’ll very likely find a different set of things you got something from.

[Andrew McAllan · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Healing and Connecting with Your Inner Child" was exactly the book I needed to start understanding myself better. The author explains complex ideas in a simple way that’s easy to follow, which made it a great read. I liked how the book was broken down into steps so I could go at my own pace and really take in the lessons.

One of the best parts was the practical exercises like journaling prompts and self-care tips. They weren’t too complicated, but they made me think deeply about my past and how it still affects me today. I had a few moments where I felt like things really clicked, and it helped me feel more connected to myself.

This book is a great choice if you want to work on healing old wounds and learning to be kinder to yourself. I'd recommend it to anyone who wants a positive, thoughtful guide to help them grow and heal.

[Leslie Callahan · Rating 5 out of 5]

In reading this book, I was impressed with how empathetic the author is. As someone who had a lot of trauma in my early childhood, this book helped me “flip the script” with the way I view my inner child. I didn’t have compassion for myself, others, sure but me…. No way. Harleen does an amazing job of coming alongside you and encouraging you to connect with your inner child and embrace her (or him. There are also prompts and meditation exercises through the book to really use the value contained within these chapters in real time. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is on a healing journey. <3

[Aaron Goodall · Rating 4 out of 5]

Healing and Connecting With Your Inner Child by Jeena Harleen seeks to help those suffering from childhood trauma and provide coping strategies in adulthood. As the author lays out, the flaws we have as adults are directly caused by childhood trauma, and only by accepting and adjusting ourselves to it are we to overcome them.

Kaur helps hold up a mirror to ourselves and hopes what we see is not the adult but the child we once were. It is this sort of self-reflection which I found to be unique, as we tend to think of ourselves in the here and now, not in the past. By relating in such a way, we can identify past abuse and traumas, and uncover the path which may have led to unhealthy relationships, substance abuse, or other mental health related problems.

This short read really was engaging and different to what I had read before. I am sure many will find this book useful.