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I recently sat down with Nicole LePera, Ph.D., also known as The Holistic Psychologist, to talk about something that affects nearly all of us: the ways our childhood experiences shape who we become as ...

The journey of reparenting begins with recognizing how childhood experiences shape our adult lives. When early emotional needs go unmet, the impact can resonate through relationships and ...

Sometimes, the journey to self-discovery requires us to look back before we can move forward. Many of us carry the lingering echoes of an imperfect childhood, but the beauty lies in recognizing that ...

'I feel totally ashamed after I unleash. I don’t know how to stop it.' If I had a dollar for every time I heard those words, in a therapy session, over the years, I would retire a wealthy woman.

(CNN) — Imagine your dad was a bully. If so, when you were a child, he might have withheld affection and warmth and been quick to be critical if things didn’t go his way. As an adult, you would find ...

Everyone says we should take care of our inner child. For some of us, that may involve reparenting or learning to prioritize self-care. For others, it’s a way to tap into joy, confidence, and ...