What is an inner child ? The inner child is a psychological concept that represents the emotional and vulnerable aspects of a person's personality, often stemming from their childhood experiences and memories. It's a way to understand and address unresolved emotions, traumas, or needs from the past that may continue to influence behavior and emotions in adulthood. Integrating and healing the inner child can be a part of personal growth and therapy processes. So your inner child hears, acts, feel