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Inner Child Recovery Work with Radical Self Compassion: Self-Control Practices and Emotional Intelligence; From Conflict to Resolution for Better Relationships
Wonder why it's always hard to resolve any conflicts? Ready to stop self-sabotaging decisions that stem from childhood trauma? Want to take back control of your life? The inner child that lives within is what feels emotions, gives us that playful sense of self and is creative. The inner child holds the key to intimacy in relationships, physical and emotional well-being, and recovery of past trauma. Are you ready to go within to address the areas your inner child has control over with radical compassion and love? The "Inner Child Recovery Work with Radical Self Compassion" has everything you need to recognize the painful effects of childhood trauma so you can gain emotional intelligence and go from conflict to resolution much easier. Here is just a fraction of what you will - Negative patterns and triggers that have been on repeat -Easy exercises to understand your inner child; - Emotional intelligence to help you understand yourself and the people that surround you; -How to stop reactive behavior with science proven techniques; - How to embrace your vulnerable and angry child with love and acceptance; -How to stop your outer child decisions that lead to counterproductive results; - How to identify and work through unresolved trauma that affects multiple areas of your life; -How to find the nurturing parent within to respond to all situations with stronger self awareness;
And more Many people don't understand why they keep making the same self-sabotaging impulsive decisions and wonder why they always feel depressed, victimized, disappointed or have unfulfilling relationships. Join Don Barlow where he shares with you the proven techniques and exercises to help you understand your unresolved trauma and how to finally break free from it. YOU CAN end patterns that have been on repeat since childhood for a more fulfilling life. If you're ready to acknowledge and heal your pain for better results.... Waste no more time, grab your copy now.
And more Many people don't understand why they keep making the same self-sabotaging impulsive decisions and wonder why they always feel depressed, victimized, disappointed or have unfulfilling relationships. Join Don Barlow where he shares with you the proven techniques and exercises to help you understand your unresolved trauma and how to finally break free from it. YOU CAN end patterns that have been on repeat since childhood for a more fulfilling life. If you're ready to acknowledge and heal your pain for better results.... Waste no more time, grab your copy now.
232 pages, Paperback
Published May 18, 2022
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June 8, 2022
The author lost me from the start in stating that the reader's childhood was happy and carefree. I find this overly simplified perspective to be shortsighted and invalidating. As a therapist, my search for a good self-help book continues. Further, I take issue with statements made as absolutes regarding unique individuals whose mental health processes are quite the opposite--entirely idiosyncratic and ill-defined. We don't all need a "Supreme Being," though Barlow claims we do. Prayer and meditation are not the "best way" for all people interested in spirituality. Some inconsistencies, too, include the author normalizing fear. It's certainly a normal, valid emotion. Later in the book, however, he likens fear to a disease. This comparison is troubling; the book has some potentially harmful messages. It also digresses from the concept of the inner child (which is never clearly defined here) to other enormous topics like stress and emotional intelligence. Seemed as though it's a catchall on everything psychological. To explain my rating: I did glean a few new ideas, I can't fault the writing, all of the other reviews are fives and I don't want to appear overly critical. Plus, I'm discouraged to find that today's bar is low as far as self help books.
August 6, 2023
I was really hoping this would have some useful insight and maybe a few good exercises but it was bad. Really bad. Way too simplistic and written at about a 3rd grade level. The section titled "the exact causes of depression" made me actually laugh out loud it was so bad. I really want a refund for this one!
June 17, 2025
Reading this title was a very disappointing experience. I am all for self-help books, and there are good ones about inner child work, but this title is so not one of them. The language is either inadequate or crude for the most part:
‘Can we help having an injured, or worse still, dead inner child?’ (Kindle Version)
If you really need to do inner child work, the last thing is to worry even more than before by imagining your dead inner child, isn’t it? Also not helpful are outright stupid blanket statements:
‘Against this background, it becomes a core necessity for every human alive to heal and recover their inner child.’ (Kindle Version)
I did not like that the author’s statements lack the empathy you need when you are willing to do inner child work. Instead, much of what he writes comes over as slightly condescending, as if he knows best. Actually, reading this book told me he does not. There are so many crude blanket statements that showed me a certain lack of deeper understanding, or even blatant ignorance:
‘Do you often feel insecure around people? You should check your inner child.’ (Kindle Version)
Checking to do what? …
The chapter dealing with depression is ridiculously superficial and lacks the necessary language level and ability to differentiate in what and how you talk about it. Besides, part of it are simply wrong. You find more blanket statements. Just like you find loads of promises of what will happen when you heal your inner child, in another chapter:
‘Why Do You Need to Heal Your Inner Child?
There are several reasons why you should heal your inner child.
Here are a few benefits of doing so:
You’ll feel more loved and secure.
Make productive life choices.
Stop fixating on past life events.
Feel more blessed and joyful.
Choose healthier, productive life patterns.
Learn how to forgive and forget.’ (Kindle Version)
This reminded me a lot of some sort of snake oil seller. The rather individual healing we are actually talking about will have different results. And I do not believe that this kind of general statements and promises is appropriate for a book dealing with inner child work, at all.
If I could I’d not give this book any stars, as reading it annoyed me more than anything else. Accordingly, I give one star. For me this was a complete waste of time and money. 1 star.
‘Can we help having an injured, or worse still, dead inner child?’ (Kindle Version)
If you really need to do inner child work, the last thing is to worry even more than before by imagining your dead inner child, isn’t it? Also not helpful are outright stupid blanket statements:
‘Against this background, it becomes a core necessity for every human alive to heal and recover their inner child.’ (Kindle Version)
I did not like that the author’s statements lack the empathy you need when you are willing to do inner child work. Instead, much of what he writes comes over as slightly condescending, as if he knows best. Actually, reading this book told me he does not. There are so many crude blanket statements that showed me a certain lack of deeper understanding, or even blatant ignorance:
‘Do you often feel insecure around people? You should check your inner child.’ (Kindle Version)
Checking to do what? …
The chapter dealing with depression is ridiculously superficial and lacks the necessary language level and ability to differentiate in what and how you talk about it. Besides, part of it are simply wrong. You find more blanket statements. Just like you find loads of promises of what will happen when you heal your inner child, in another chapter:
‘Why Do You Need to Heal Your Inner Child?
There are several reasons why you should heal your inner child.
Here are a few benefits of doing so:
You’ll feel more loved and secure.
Make productive life choices.
Stop fixating on past life events.
Feel more blessed and joyful.
Choose healthier, productive life patterns.
Learn how to forgive and forget.’ (Kindle Version)
This reminded me a lot of some sort of snake oil seller. The rather individual healing we are actually talking about will have different results. And I do not believe that this kind of general statements and promises is appropriate for a book dealing with inner child work, at all.
If I could I’d not give this book any stars, as reading it annoyed me more than anything else. Accordingly, I give one star. For me this was a complete waste of time and money. 1 star.
November 25, 2022
A UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE ON THE TOPIC. This author provides a clear and compassionate guide to supporting the inner child to heal and grow by using tools such as Jungian archetypes, breathing techniques and body awareness exercises. It's an excellent and practical guide to recovery and peace. I highly recommend it to anyone who is committed to doing the work.
October 27, 2022
Very difficult to get through. Read it for book club. I'm not a self help kinda girl. It's probably because I majored in psychology and I look at and approach things differently. I just found this to be very boring. If you like self help, this may work for you. It just never landed for me.
November 7, 2022
This book had no substance.
November 21, 2022
Excellent read!
For those individuals looking for ways to heal their past, become self-aware, and understand and heal their wounded inner child, this book is for you !!!
For those individuals looking for ways to heal their past, become self-aware, and understand and heal their wounded inner child, this book is for you !!!
February 17, 2024
Piggy-backing off of "No Bad Parts", it just solidified the need to get in touch with one's inner child (even if she's a biter) so one can move forward.
December 21, 2024
I was 20 pages in and spent the rest of my day journaling.
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