Understanding Reparenting in Psychology
TL;DR
Reparenting involves healing your inner child by meeting emotional needs neglected during childhood, and some people find it helpful for emotional well-being, as exemplified by Laura Wells who practices self-reparenting techniques like giving herself a hug.
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