2: The Child Chair
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In this episode, Michelle continues the series on the three chairs by introducing The Child Chair and the role of the inner child in our emotional health.
The inner child is the part of us that holds our earliest experiences, emotions, needs, wounds, joy, creativity, and sensitivity. Even as adults, this younger part of us can still influence the way we react, connect, protect ourselves, and move through relationships. When we do not understand our inner child, we may find ourselves feeling triggered, overwhelmed, hurt, afraid, or stuck without fully understanding why.
Michelle explains why connecting with the child part of ourselves is such an important part of emotional healing and balance. When we learn to recognize, listen to, and care for our inner child, we begin to understand the deeper needs and wounds underneath our adult struggles.
This episode is a gentle introduction to The Child Chair and an invitation to begin building a relationship with the younger part of you that still lives within. As we bring awareness and compassion to this part of ourselves, we can create more self-connection, emotional clarity, and healing from the inside out.
Key Takeaways
The Child Chair is one of the three chairs in The Adult Chair model
The inner child represents the younger part of us that holds early emotions, experiences, needs, and wounds
Understanding the inner child helps us better understand our adult reactions and emotional patterns
Many adult struggles are connected to unmet needs or unresolved experiences from childhood
Connecting with the inner child can support emotional balance and self-awareness
The child part of us can feel elusive or difficult to access at first
Healing begins when we approach the inner child with curiosity, compassion, and presence
The Child Chair helps us discover a deeper relationship with ourselves
The Inner Child
The inner child is the younger part of us that still lives within our adult self. This part carries our early memories, emotions, needs, fears, joys, creativity, and wounds. Even though we grow up physically, the child part of us can still influence how we feel, react, and relate to others.
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