01 · Side by side

Side by side

Comparison sheet
AspectInner childRegression
IsAn ongoing metaphorA defensive process
TimingAlways presentUnder stress
FramingNeedsDefence
Clinical statusMetaphorRecognised mechanism
02 · Which one you meant

Which one did you mean?

In shortReaders who land here meaning Inner Child rather than Regression are usually searching for phrases like “what does inner child work mean”, “why do I react like a child sometimes”, “healing your inner child explained”.

Inner Child

  • “what does inner child work mean”
  • “why do I react like a child sometimes”
  • “healing your inner child explained”
  • “is inner child work real”
03 · Read either one

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