ACA Tuesday Zoombox
ACA Tuesday Zoombox
Helping Our Inner Child Grieve
Helping Our Inner Child Grieve
Helping Our Inner Child Grieve
Thursday 21st November 2024
Hank shares his journey of reparenting and inner child work, focusing on grief's role in healing past trauma and fostering self-love.
16 minutes
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Healing
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Episode Overview
- Grief helps free us from past trauma.
- Reparenting involves being a loving parent to oneself.
- Identifying inner family members aids in healing.
- Balancing productivity and dissociation is crucial.
- Self-compassion is key in recovery.
Grief gives us freedom from the past so that we can live more fully in the present
In this episode of ACA Tuesday Zoombox, Hank shares his deeply personal journey of reparenting and inner child work, focusing on the crucial process of helping the inner child grieve. Drawing from the Loving Parent Guidebook, Hank explores how grief can free us from the past, allowing us to live more fully in the present. He emphasises the importance of being a loving parent to oneself, a concept that has transformed his approach to recovery after years of 12-step work.
Hank's reflections on grief work are heartfelt and relatable, as he discusses the various 'inner family members' within him who have developed coping mechanisms from past trauma. By identifying and understanding these parts, he is able to offer them compassion and support, leading to healing and growth. He shares how this practice has simplified his recovery process, making it a daily compassionate exercise.
Hank also touches on the polarisation between productivity and dissociation within himself, revealing how ACA has helped him balance these extremes. His candid account of dealing with anger, validation, and the need for self-compassion resonates deeply with anyone on a similar path. Whether you're new to ACA or a seasoned member, Hank's insights offer valuable perspectives on how to nurture your inner child and foster self-love.
Tune in for an honest and supportive discussion that underscores the power of grief work in personal recovery.