When a reaction feels bigger than the moment, an old wound is often doing the talking.
Maybe a friend takes too long to text back and your stomach drops. Maybe one piece of feedback stays with you all week. These moments are rarely just about the present. They’re echoes of something your younger self lived through.
This free 3-page guide helps you notice which childhood wound is speaking in the moment, so you can respond to yourself with understanding instead of shame.
What’s inside
The five wounds at a glance: abandonment, neglect, rejection, betrayal, and criticism, each with its core belief and the moments that tend to stir it up
“Is This Now or Then?” worksheet: a page to fill in after a big reaction, to help you separate the present moment from the old wound
A 60-second reset: a simple grounding practice for when you feel overwhelmed
Two versions, one download
Print PDF: print it and fill it in by hand
Fillable PDF: click and type on your computer or tablet
For therapists, coaches & healersYou’re welcome to share this guide with your clients. It’s a gentle way to introduce inner child work early in your sessions.
Ready to go deeper?
This guide helps you notice a wound when it shows up. The Core Wound Inventory helps you discover which wound is leading your life. It includes a 40-question self-assessment, a scoring guide, in-depth profiles for all five wounds, and guided reflection pages to begin healing.
