A Gift to Myself: A Personal Workbook and Guide to "Healing the Child Within"

by Charles L. Whitfield

This is a gentle and effective workbook and guide to Healing the Child Within. It can be used with or without having already read Healing the Child Within.

Using numerous experiential exercises that the reader can do at their own pace, physician and author Charles Whitfield takes us on a healing journey into our inner and outer life. Once a reader starts this book, the healing process begins -- even if they rarely do any of its exercises.

One of the highlights of this book is the clear description of age regression, one of the most crucial concepts in healing and recovery.

Genres: Psychology, Self Help, Mental Health, Nonfiction, Health

272 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1990

About the author

Charles L. Whitfield, M.D., is a physician, psychotherapist, author and internationally recognized expert on mental illness, behavioral problems, and recovery from addiction and trauma. He was on the faculty of the Rutgers University Summer Institute of Alcohol and Drug Studies from 1978 through 2003, and in private practice of addiction medicine and psychotherapy since 1976. He has also been a consultant and collaborator at the CDC in Atlanta since 1998. He has been voted by his peers as one of the Best Doctors in America every year since 1993. He lives in Atlanta, GA, and is in private practice with his wife, author and therapist, Barbara Harris Whitfield.

Reviews

[Anahita · Rating 2 out of 5]

The information about dysfunctional families and how they raise co-dependent kids whose child within goes hiding is so accurate and in details and as a self help book can be very helpful.

[Juneko Robinson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an excellent workbook designed to help individuals struggling with highly enmeshed and dysfunctional families. I used to use this as a guide to spur discussion in a family dynamics group I used to run when I was a psychiatric social worker working with severely mentally ill adults. The exercises prompt the user to get in touch with their feelings and actions within the dysfunctional family and helps provide tools for coping and protecting the self. Highly recommended.

[Wendy Reiersen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've been working my way through this book slowly over at least 3 or 4 years now. It's the kind of book you just can't go through quickly.

[Lauren · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent companion workbook to Healing the Child Within. LOTS of practical exercises. Found it very helpful and stimulating a great deal of constructive thinking and self-work.

[Ems · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such an amazing workbook! It helped me process painful memories and find healthy solutions to move forward. I liked the gentle reminders to find a safe community and be patient with yourself. It has lots of space to reflect on the chapter and take notes. I loved it!

[Bob · Rating 5 out of 5]

The perfect companion Workbook - Study Guild to "Healing The Child Within".

[Heather Bowman · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great text on self love and forgiveness.

[Susie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of work ahead

I can see that I have lots of work to do. Excellent accompaniment to Healing the Child Within. Now, to go back through it and begin the processes.