The Diary as a Central Tool

Your Journal as a Sacred Healing Space

If the process of re-parenting yourself is a central focus for you, then your journal will become your new best friend.

This is not a simple notebook, but a sacred and safe space designed exclusively for communication with your inner world.

It is the most important tool to be able to establish a clear and healing dialogue between your different internal parts.

With time and constant practice, this exercise will become increasingly easier and simpler to perform.

The Two-Hand Technique. Giving Voice to Your Inner Parts

The main technique consists of using both of your hands to write, assigning each one a specific role.

This method allows you to give a clear and distinct voice to both your inner child and your Loving Parent.

You will use your non-dominant hand to write as the child, and your dominant hand to respond as the adult.

The Non-Dominant Hand. The Inner Child's Channel of Expression

To begin, take your journal and write with your non-dominant hand, allowing your inner child to express itself freely.

Using your non-dominant hand helps to bypass the analytical mind, allowing for more authentic and emotional communication.

Allow your inner child to tell you absolutely everything it wants to tell you, without filters, judgments, or censorship.

It is very important that you give your inner child all the space and time it needs to express itself.

You should not rush it; If he or she doesn’t want to talk at first, just be patient and create a safe space for him or her.

Maybe he or she wants to tell you that he or she misses playing, or maybe he or she wants to express his or her anger at being ignored.

The Dominant Hand. The Compassionate Response of the Loving Parent

Once your inner child has given you a clear message, it’s your Loving Parent’s turn to respond.

Switch to your dominant hand, the one you normally use to write, and respond to what the child has said.

The function of this voice is to listen, validate, comfort, and offer unconditional support to your inner child.

It should be a response filled with compassion, understanding, and love, like the one an ideal parent would give their child.

The Healing Dialogue. Keys to Effective Practice

From here, you can establish a written dialogue between the two parties, letting the conversation flow naturally.