Description: For individuals struggling with unresolved childhood trauma, reconnecting with their vulnerable inner child can unlock profound healing and foster powerful personal growth. Written by an expert in childhood trauma, this gentle guide presents an integrative approach that merges inner child work, EMDR, and internal family systems (IFS) therapy with self-compassion techniques. Using these skills, readers are empowered to "reparent" the wounded aspects of themselves that were lost, frozen in time, or traumatized--and regain wholeness and well-being.
Brief description: Nicole Johnson, LPC, MEd, is a licensed professional counselor and certified clinical trauma professional with a dual master's in education and counseling, and a bachelor's degree in political science. A member of the American Counseling Association and the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, Johnson is also a certified life coach, and is owner and founder of Oak and Ivy Therapy Services. She is known as "The Ginger Shrink" on social media, and offers her nationally available virtual psychoeducation course on trauma and abuse called "Get a G.R.I.P." Johnson presents at conferences around the country where she frequently speaks on childhood trauma, abuse, and her unique approach to healing. She hosts a virtual workshop on "Reparenting Your Inner Child," and lives in Boise, ID. You can find out more about Johnson at www.thegingershrink.squarespace.com.
Review Quotes: "In Reparenting Your Inner Child, the author skillfully guides readers to heal childhood wounds by cultivating self-compassion and resilience. Through heartfelt insights and practical strategies, this transformative journey helps you reclaim authenticity and form healthier patterns in daily life. Each chapter delivers empathy, understanding, and empowerment, making it a go-to resource for anyone eager to break free from old narratives. I endorse it as a beacon of hope and healing."
--Sherrie Campbell, PhD, psychologist, TEDx speaker, social media influencer, and author of Adult Survivors of Toxic Family Members--Sherrie Campbell, PhD