 This book has been disavowed by its author.
This is an enjoyable, probably harmless book that may help some readers deal with their feelings in gentler, more compassionate ways. It is based on the psychological theory of parts, meaning that feelings are conceptualized as a "child" and thoughts are conceptualized as an "adult." The author contends people feel best when their adult is thinking and acting in supportive ways to their child. Well and good.
Dr. Paul's current web site, essentially renounces the above. Somewhere between the publication of this book and now, Dr. Paul has "gotten religion." The pop psychology is now overlain with a heavy helping of new age "spirituality". Dr. Paul now believes that it is only through the intervention of "Spirit" that our "programmed and limited" minds can comprehend Love or the Truth. She pushes this concept with the fervor of the newly converted. This, despite the fact that there are no published studies in reputable journals that show the effectiveness of her therapy.
There are actually no places on the internet to discuss the current incarnation of Inner Bonding (patented). Dr. Paul meticulously removes all critical comments from her youtube video postings and keeps her facebook page well scrubbed from all but the most glowing comments. Time and time again on her Inner Bonding website Dr. Paul states that there is only one way to reach psychologically happiness. . . and that is through the divine intervention of "Spirit." Needless to say, this profoundly intolerant approach to healing will most likely generate a lot of inner turmoil among readers who do not share this religious framework. By the way, Dr. Paul contends over and over again she is not religious. . . she is "Spiritual." However, her ideas about the necessity for spiritual salvation are straight out of religious texts.
 great book to look deeper into myself
I found this book when I was really lost; I couldn't find and see hope, and I was really depressed. That while I went to a website that explains my horoscope and recommended me some books. This was one of them. The book really explained in detail what could be causing my anxiety and what I could do to make myself better. It also included another section that talks about the patients the author (pscyhiatrist) has encountered and what their problem were. Another book I also recommend that talked about simliar self-discovery is Chopich's Healing your aloneness. Both books are very easy to read and friendly.
This book and process is absolutely amazing!
I have had this book for awhile, along with being a member at the InnerBonding.com community for some time and wanted to add my 2 cents about this process. I had spent YEARS in therapy, THOUSANDS on self-help books, and YEARS in massive self-pain, destructive relationships, and feeling absolutely helpless in my life. I came across the Inner Bonding website, and tried the free course. within weeks i saw a significant change in my life, and i have not bought a self-help book or tried any other method since, i don't need to. Inner Bonding is all i need, working with the supportive community is amazing. I am a completely different person, and i owe it all to Inner Bonding. Do yourself a favor and check it out!
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i think this is one off the best books i have read on loving your inner child. dr paul talks about codepenence and narcissistic behavior ."THE BASIS OF ALL DEPENDENCE IS THE EMPTINESS AND ALONENESS WITHIN THAT COMES FROM THE DISCONNECTION BETWEEN THE INNER ADULT AND THE INNER CHILD" .. i like this book and use this in my medical pratice..
If you only buy one book on this topic, this is the one!
I whole heartedly agree with the other comments made about this book, worth every cent and more!
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