Pioneering Therapist John Bradshaw On Healing From Childhood Trauma | The Oprah Winfrey Show

New York Times best-selling author and pioneering counselor, John Bradshaw takes the TOWS audience through an exercise that opens the door to healing from childhood trauma.

Original Air Date: 09/05/1990

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[lauriLokkeni]

It’s sad that so many people feel such sadness about their childhood… life is complicated

[mollymaybach]

This clip demonstrates how ahead of its time the Oprah Show was. This originally aired on September 5th, 1990.

[kw]

When I did this properly I cried the longest I’ve cried since I was a child. I’ll be back here just to remind myself of the child inside of me.

[heavenjb]

I swear this changed my life i sound like a dork but this got me on the RIGHT road to healing …

[Chucanelli]

Wow. I’ve dipped my toes into inner child work, and it always cut right to my heart, this heart that’s been numb for so many years. This video showing so many people having the same intensely human experience, crying and grieving and finding relief, illustrates how common tragic childhoods are, and how long they stay with us. I feel sad for all of us, but not so alone.

[skiesofthesouthwest]

When I was 8 I lost my mother to cancer on Mother’s Day 1987. My dad was shot in the head a year prior. It would be the beginning of a rough life with a disabled parent of having to grow up fast. This hit me like a ton of bricks.

[bernadetteburke]

John Bradshaw is amazing. I have completed Inner Child twice. So self-empowering, and I really learnt to love myself and my inner child. ❤️

[NitaMeToo]

I love this clip.. I never knew I had childhood trauma until I actually participated in this clip.

[Empress_]

I’ve believed that our phones listen to us for the longest. Today is a day I’m actually happy it does. I have had the book “Homecoming” for some time now, after the suggestion of a therapist. I have been scared to do the hard work and face my trauma. This clip is the catalyst to begin the hard work! I’m so grateful for this clip. No more procrastinating!

Seeing the childhood trauma of so many in the audience is just so saddening. Be kind to others, so many of us are suffering inwardly 🙏🏽💫✨

[bobeden]

Healing the wounds of my childhood was the most powerful work I have ever done. Thank You John Bradshaw, RIP!

[nicopolis]

My mother saw this program and it changed her life .

[holotropicjupiter]

I cried to hard and this was very helpful in healing me from inside 🥺🙏🏽💜
God bless all those who are healing, sending lots of positive vibes and love to all of humanity..!

[PDZ]

I miss my inner child, too often put on "the back burner" (by ME!). What I realized with this exercise was that the first two years and a bit of my life were "idyllic" (I didn't want to leave home). Then my sister was born.
We're really, really good now.

[ItsSoarTime]

wow! this man's voice, alone, brought me to tears! his voice!!

[cindyhanyuda]

I was all alone for the most time growing up and had no love, but God guided me and saved me thus I have today that I'm very thankful to God and appreciate his true love for me.

[normaalvarez]

John Bradshaw book homecoming is very good . I highly recommend for anyone trying to heal 💖💖

Remember sometimes healing feels like breaking . Long journey but worth it

[sland]

This is a great way to see that inner child and figure out what it needs

[crystalfuchs]

Why did I cry so much? Do I really have that pain?
I saw my mum in her room and I was alone my hair was messy I was just in front of a TV 😢 I didn't want to leave but I left anyway 💔😩😔

[thatdamnscale]

So glad y'all reposted this. I see y'all are praying attention to TikTok. This is SOOOO needed! It helped me so much!!!! ❤

[Amy.]

“I felt homesick at home.” Wow, yes. 😢