Reparenting Your Inner Child

Healing Unresolved Childhood Trauma and Reclaiming Wholeness through Self-Compassion

By: Nicole Johnson LPC MEd, Lindsay C. Gibson - foreword PsyD

Narrated by: Noe Nishizawa

A gentle, validating, and insightful guide to reparenting your wounded inner child and finding peace, healing, and wholeness as an adult.

If you experienced trauma as a child—including physical, sexual, or emotional abuse; neglect; household dysfunction; or toxic stress—you may struggle with anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as an adult. Early childhood trauma can cause lasting effects, keeping you feeling stuck, lost, and unable to move forward. But you can heal the pain of the past and reclaim well-being in the present.

If you’re struggling with unresolved childhood trauma, reconnecting with your vulnerable inner child can unlock profound healing and set the stage for profound personal growth. Written by an expert in childhood trauma, this gentle guide presents an integrative approach that merges inner child work with self-compassion techniques to help you “reparent” the wounded aspects of yourself that were lost, frozen in time, or traumatized—so you can start moving toward the life you were meant to live.

This compassionate guide will help you:

• Identify past trauma—and heal from its effects
• Recognize how trauma responses can manifest in your daily life
• Establish a connection with your wounded inner child
• Understand your childhood needs through a new lens
• Explore the impacts of abusive, authoritarian, passive, and neglectful parenting
• Create a “reparenting plan” to address your unmet needs

In your journey toward healing, this gentle guide can serve as a beacon of hope and resilience. By gaining a better understanding of your childhood trauma and the transformative power of reparenting, you’ll be empowered to rewrite the narrative of your past and step into a future guided by self-compassion and inner strength.

©2025 Nicole Johnson (P)2025 New Harbinger Publications

Critic reviews

“In Reparenting Your Inner Child, the author skillfully guides readers to heal childhood wounds by cultivating self-compassion and resilience. Through heartfelt insights and practical strategies, this transformative journey helps you reclaim authenticity and form healthier patterns in daily life. Each chapter delivers empathy, understanding, and empowerment, making it a go-to resource for anyone eager to break free from old narratives. I endorse it as a beacon of hope and healing.”
—Sherrie Campbell, PhD, psychologist, TEDx speaker, social media influencer, and author of Adult Survivors of Toxic Family Members (Sherrie Campbell, PhD)

“What I like most about this book is the voice of the author. It is patient, loving, and encouraging; thus, a great model for reparenting both your present-day self and your wounded child parts. The relevant conceptual frameworks, illustrative stories, and exercises provide scaffolding for healing childhood wounds through the powerful tool of reparenting.”
—Jasmin Lee Cori, MS, author of The Emotionally Absent Mother; and the workbook, Healing from an Emotionally Absent Mother (Jasmin Lee Cori, MS)

“Nicole’s book on reparenting your inner child is a transformative guide for healing trauma. With her extensive education and expertise, she presents complex psychological concepts in clear, relatable language. This compassionate and empathetic work is accessible to all, providing solid evidence and practical advice. An invaluable resource, Nicole’s book is a beacon of hope and understanding, destined to change lives.”
—Rebecca Gonzales, LMFT-S, LCPC-S, CFTP, psychotherapist, and owner of Cornerstone Family Therapy (Rebecca Gonzales, LMFT-S, LCPC-S, CFTP)

“It’s no surprise to me that one of the most authentic, knowledgeable, and dedicated people I’ve ever met has written a generationally important book. I say this with full confidence: anyone who applies the teachings of Reparenting Your Inner Child in honest and full spirit will be rewarded with transformational healing and growth.”
—Will Watson, cofounder of the Academy of Self Help, and author of As Far As I Can Tell (Will Watson)

“Not only is Nicole professionally knowledgeable about the topic of trauma and reparenting the inner child, she speaks from the heart, having a true passion for the topic and to see people improve their lives. Reparenting Your Inner Child is truly a labor of love for Nicole, and it shows. This is a great companion guide for my therapy clients as they begin to recognize and address their childhood trauma.”
—Sara Lupardus, LCSW, owner of Enlightened Therapy Solutions, ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Professional, and neurodivergent-focused diagnostician/clinician with a focus on complex trauma (Sara Lupardus, LCSW)

Very succinct, to the point, and extremely informative

This book is a life changing book.

I don't say that lightly. It's information regarding childhood trauma and healing our inner children is doing more for me than the many self help books I have read over the years. This book made me cry and braught up things I have forgotten about for years. The research and information is great and I appreciate all of the work that has gone into the creation of this book.

The narration is fantastic and I am glad to have listened to it!

Thank you ♥️