A Wounded Child Archetype is a set of thoughts, traits and behaviours imprinted in childhood (by unconscious parental or cultural conditioning) that falsely defined you.

False Identities to Release

I am a mess 💭

I can’t win 💭

I am a failure 💭

SYMPTOMS + PERPETUATING BEHAVIORS

Do you recognize these symptoms or behaviors that perpetuate the wound?

🌀  Always say yes and take on more than I can handle, stressing self to the max.

🌀  Hide or fall off the face of the earth when I start to notice that I can’t meet all my promises.

🌀  Chronically procrastinate, poor follow-through (eg. missed deadlines, late fees).

🌀  Often feel guilty for not keeping my word and disappointing others (eg. forgetful, running late, disorganized, no show).

🌀  Wait until it’s too late to communicate my needs for support or clarity.

🌀  Try and try, work harder and harder and can never seem to get ahead.

🌀  Rarely take time to celebrate my accomplishments.

... more inside the Wounded Child Archetypes guidebook.

Unintended Impact

Unintended Impact is how others may react or project onto this Wounded Child Archetype.

⚡️  Others feel constantly frustrated and/or disappointed with me because I take on more than I can realistically deliver

⚡️  Others get excited about my ideas, but lose faith in my word when there’s no follow through

⚡️  Others don’t trust me anymore to keep my promises and learn to dismiss me

... more inside the Wounded Child Archetypes guidebook.

Gifts of the Wound

🎁  Carry a revolutionary spirit that draws in thousands to unite against the status quo

🎁  Deep empathy, compassion and acceptance of people and their limitations

🎁  Extremely creative and resourceful, with a keen eye on outside-the-box possibilities

... more inside the Wounded Child Archetypes guidebook.

Integration Practices

If you recognize this archetype in yourself, here are some practices to maturate and integrate that Wounded Child Archetype.

🌹 Notice when I’m making self wrong and stop the negative and/or abusive self-talk.

🌹 Understand that other’s frustration is often a projection of their own inability to meet their needs.

🌹 Reflect on and lovingly accept all my parts (even the ones that I hate or don’t fit the norm).

... more inside the Wounded Child Archetypes guidebook.

Assessment + Guidebook

Identify your top Wounded Child Archetype and access the full guidebook.

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Name the would. Shed the lie. Free the soul.

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