It’s deeply important to recognise and care for the part of us that still feels and thinks like we did when we were small. This inner child carries our early emotions — the fears, hopes, and longings that shaped how we see ourselves and the world. When we ignore or criticise this part, it often retreats or reacts in pain. But when we listen, protect, and nurture it with compassion, healing begins. We learn to become the caring presence that this younger self once needed.

EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), also known as tapping, supports this process by combining gentle acupressure with mindful attention. As we tap on specific points on the body while acknowledging emotions, the nervous system calms, helping us feel safe enough to meet and soothe these tender inner parts with understanding and love.

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