Reclamation of Wonder: Inner Child Trauma Therapy

Several of our therapists are trained in humanistic sandtray as well as Play Therapy. We work with adults who have experienced childhood abuse, neglect, sexual harm leading to reactive attachment and PTSD.

 

We take an approach that invites the rediscovery of play, curiosity, and imagination. Many of our patients were robbed of their childhood. We gently encourage patients as they engage in corrective emotional experiences through play, creativity, curiosity, and, most importantly, they rediscover a sense of wonder.

 

An inner child therapeutic approach is trauma-infused, neuro-affirming, and humanistic. Here are some signs that your inner child may have unmet needs and needs healing:​

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• Increased / high reactivity

• Overvaluing independence across contexts, especially in relationships

• Chronic perfectionism

• Ongoing mental health concerns, such as:​

  • depression​

  • anxiety

  • lack of intrinsic motivation

  • avoidance / urges to isolate

  • sleep difficulties / nightmares

  • emotional dysregulation

  • self-destructive behaviors

  • low self-esteem / self-worth