Soothing Your Lonely Inner Child: IFS Meditation

This practice, drawn from the internal family systems (IFS) model, is for anyone who struggles with loneliness. Around 1 in 3 Americans report feeling lonely, so if you do struggle with loneliness please know you are not the only one. In this meditation, Dan explains why loneliness is so painful for us, as humans, before guiding you on a step-by-step practice to connect with and comfort your lonely Inner Child. Viewed through an IFS lens, when you are feeling lonely you are experiencing the deep loneliness and craving for connection of this little boy or girl inside. Learning to connect with them, on a daily basis, will help them feel better – and also help you feel calmer and more at peace.

Reviews

I’ve done inner child work before but this is the first time I’m far enough into my four year recovery to feel the distinct difference between my inner child and the adult that’s strong enough & loving enough to show up for her.
Life is intensely difficult at the moment and homelife has my inner child feeling vulnerable again.

Thank you for showing me how to connect, self soothe and help her feel safe enough to cry and receive comfort. With much gratitude 🙏

Thank you. I connected with my hurt little girl. I promised her I’d reach out to some friends today.

As always a very calming and considered practice which I found very helpful. I think the encouragement to follow through on your commitment especially powerful. Thank you 🙏