Self-Parenting: The Complete Guide to Your Inner Conversations Paperback – February 1, 1987

This book is simple, easy to understand and a complete, mind-blowing game-changer. I read it & did the exercises 10 years ago - the change it made in my life was immediate, profound and lasting. I frequently tell friends about the lessons in this book. In fact, I'm buying one right now for a friend. Don't think this book only applies to people who are struggling; it is good for all because it clearly identifies the inner child/inner parent roles (including tool kit & road map) by taking the concept to a very real next level. Another reviewer said this book is now out of print -- that's awful news -- such a good book should always be in print.

Wow. This is another classic book (the yellow book) by John K. Pollard. (The blue book is also amazing). This yellow book is all about hearing and understanding the inner conversations (that everybody has) within our minds. This simple, yet amazing, book will help you resolve your inner conflicts...through the inner parent and inner child that resides in all of us. After reading it, you will EASILY learn how to love yourself. Oftentimes, we ask ourselves, do I really love myself. Then, we learn that we do not even know how to define what it is to love ourselves. Questions like: What is an example of how I can love myself?? After reading this book, you will finally know how to love yourself. AMAZING!!!!!!

Pretty good book. I'm in my mid 30s and pretty familiar with psychology, and this book had genuinely new and helpful insights for me.

Not only is this an easy read - I finished it in a 3-hour sitting - it's practical and easily applicable to one's daily life. This book shows you very practical ways to re-parent the child within, thereby showing yourself more love and compassion, which inevitably leads to greater self-esteem. As a Certified Hypnotherapist, I recommend this book to all my clients who have inner child issues...99% of my clients. Highly recommended read!

I have read many books that discuss the benefits of developing a relationship with your Inner Child. This book offers you an actual method that you can put to use every day for doing just that. I have been using Dr. Pollard's technique of thirty minute sessions every day for nearly two years and have found it to be a very rewarding adventure. I promise you that it has changed my life in many ways. A great book and a very practical methodology for getting to know and understand and "listen to" your inner child.

Most books like this tell you to love your inner child, but don't tell you how to go about it, or the exercises are long and involved. This book is written in a light and humorous way so is easy to read in a short time. The exercises really work and are easy to do. This book changed my life, and if you read it and do the exercises, I can practically guarantee it will change your life for the better.

I've been through many programs, that were all helpful in some way or another, however none of them can even accomplish what this little simple book teaches in a short 1.5 day read. Once you start the simple exercises, your inner life starts to unfold and you will start to realize how much your missed of what you really wanted in your life, but couldn't quite figure it out.

I have read this book and Pollard's second book on self parenting. It is the only method that gets me out of just reading and actually doing something positive. If you have trouble with authority figures and sponsors,these books help deal with the inner conflicts that go on in ourselves.I have read that Alanis Morissette is a fan of this method.

This book is great to get to understand yourself. So many people are self critical and this book helps develop self kindness. An easy effective system to follow for self development, increase self awareness, improve self esteem and become happier.

Well written. Easy to follow.

Exelente libro sobre toma responsibilidad sobre el nino dentro de ti que es un producto de sus padres, abuelos, hermanos, y otra personas muy cerca de ti durante tu infancia

Everybody should read this book! Very helpful for people who wants to be more in control of their lives..HIghly recemmended

This is the first step in taking into consideration, looking at, giving space, time, dignity to thousands of inner children who may be otherwise too angry, sad, silent to appear and express themselves freely.A sequel to this would be much appreciated :-)