inner child

1. the childlike aspect of a person's psyche, especially when viewed as an independent entity.

   healing your inner child through psychotherapy.

inner child

noun

1. psychol the part of the psyche believed to retain feelings as they were experienced in childhood

Example Sentences

“That song is about somebody’s inner child being in the middle of a labyrinth, and you’re trying to find them so you can convince them that you’re in love,” Jesso tells me.

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In Wiggle Room, the distinction between dancers and non-dancers dissolves and the inner child guides the way — instinct trumps technique.

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Luka Doncic’s ability to bridge the gap between inner child and outward seasoned veteran will define the Lakers’ success.

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"Are you crying already... because we are! Hello to the inner child in you jumping up and down because #F4 just reunited! Tour soon? We hope!"

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Lenggenhager is currently working on experiments in which participants interact with a child version of themselves to see if this tool could be used in psychotherapy to work with the “inner child.”

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Related Words

• ego 
• mind 
• soul 
• spirit 
• subconscious