Stefanie Stahl is a clinical psychologist and the bestselling author of more than ten books. She has had her own psychotherapy practice in Germany for more than twenty-five years and conducts seminars about self-esteem, love, and the fear of commitment. The Child in You has sold more than three million copies in Germany, where it has been the #1 bestselling nonfiction book for eight consecutive years, and has been translated into more than forty languages.
“[An] insightful exhortation for self-acceptance . . . It’s easy to
understand why . . . it was the number one bestselling non-fiction
title for three consecutive years [in Germany]. . . . A helpful
guide that offers lots to think about, combined with practical
advice.” ―Booklist
“A fascinating insight into how our childhoods can cause us
problems now but how simple exercises can give your inner child
back the confidence and clarity we all want.” ―Stylist
“At long last, this million-copy international bestseller is
available for English-speaking readers. Clinical psychologist
Stefanie Stahl explains how to shed past traumas and societal
pressures to uncover your most joyful, most authentic self.” ―Next
Big Idea Club Magazine
“[Stefanie Stahl’s] paradigm for getting in touch with your inner
child puts your truest self within easy reach.” ―Lori Gottlieb, New
York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to
Someone
“This book is a revelation. I can see why so many people all over
the world have found in it a path to happiness, self-love, and
fulfilling relationships.” ―Marci Shimoff, #1 New York Times
bestselling author of Happy for No Reason and Chicken Soup for the
Woman’s Soul
“It’s almost impossible to read this book
without contemplating your childhood and identifying areas for
expansion and healing. Stefanie’s practical,
informative, inspiring, and highly-accessible approach to
addressing psychological phenomena makes this book a hit in my
eyes. I highly recommend people buy this book and do the
exercises provided.” ―Vex King, bestselling author of Good Vibes,
Good Life
“I adored this book! Both mind-expanding and easy to digest, it is
extremely helpful to me as a person, partner, mother, and writer,
and my life is definitely better―brighter, more enjoyable, less
dominated by fear―for having read it.” ―Cathy Rentzenbrink,
bestselling author of The Last Act of Love
“For anyone who goes on a personal growth journey, it is impossible
to reach full wholeness without inner child work. This breakthrough
guide is a must-read for anyone who is committed to healing,
happiness, and full health. Stefanie Stahl offers effective
strategies to help you trust yourself so you can live a fulfilling,
authentic, connected life.” —Shannon Kaiser, author of The
Self-Love Experiment and Joy Seeker
“I thoroughly recommend The Child in You, which will help anyone
who wants to improve their mental wellbeing. We should all know our
inner child, and Stefanie Stahl shows how we can get to do so,
exploring this concept with warmth and accessibility.” ―Julia
Samuel, author of Grief Works
“A thousand thanks for this simplified path to discovering
your inner child. I have used this therapeutic model in my practice
to excellent results. In fact, in a recent seminar, a 73-year-old
man broke out in tears and stammered: ‘All of my major life
decisions are becoming clear to me now.’ He put his wife’s hand
over his own, clutched both to his heart, and promised his
inner child: ‘I will heal us before our life on earth is over.’ ”
—Hilde Wiemann, certified family and relationship coach
“This book has helped countless people open their hearts to
themselves again, and in doing so has truly brought a wave of love
into the world.” ―Eva-Maria Zurhorst, couples therapist and
bestselling author
“Stefanie Stahl has succeeded in getting psychological issues out
of the sickness corner and making them so accepted that her
exercises make you want to deal with yourself and develop
personally. Many of my clients have taken The Child in You as the
impetus for further therapy or coaching and said that without it,
they would never have had the drive to really take this step.”
―Jasmin Schott Carvalheiro, psychologist, mindfulness trainer, and
author
“Stefanie Stahl is a gift, and her book is a miracle weapon―clear,
understandable, never didactic. It dispenses with the usual empty
phrases and esoteric calendar slogans and shines with real,
tried-and-true knowledge. It’s an absolute eye-opener! Stefanie
Stahl is without a doubt the most successful psychotherapist in
German-speaking countries. And rightly so. I love her.” ―Lars
Amend, life coach, bestselling author, and podcast host
“The Child in You is kind of a ‘therapy to go.’ It can be used at
any time, wherever you are. The goal is to find a home in yourself.
The path is self-reflection. You will recognize and understand
deeply entrenched patterns. You can reshape them. And you will be
surprised how the book continues to work internally.” ―Dr.
Christian Bernreiter, business coach and author
“Stefanie Stahl has the unique ability to address both the mind and
the heart in a way that is simple, clear, and practical. Her books
have helped millions to navigate emotional turmoil and intimate
relationships with more maturity and ease.” ―Vivian Dittmar, course
instructor, author, and founder of the Be the Change foundation
“Like no other, Stefanie Stahl has a gift for explaining complex
psychological phenomena in a vivid and catchy way. With her model
of the shadow child and the sun child, she has helped millions of
readers to bolster their self-esteem and develop more zest for
life.” ―Jens Corssen, psychologist, business coach, and author
“Stefanie Stahl’s books didn't hit a nerve for nothing: They are
accessible, practical, down-to-earth, and written with a good dose
of humor. Those who practice the exercises can take away effective
lessons for life.” ―Andreas Knuf, psychotherapist and author
“With The Child in You, Stefanie Stahl has achieved something that
was long overdue and that is very close to my heart: to get
psychology out of a professional niche―often socially
stigmatized―and to place it at the center of our society. She has a
playful approach to such topics as self-worth and self-concept and
has helped many people.” ―Dr. Tobias Esch, physician, professor,
health researcher, and bestselling author
“The Child in You has been an accessible and well-structured aid
for patients in my practice for almost five years. The exercises
are clear, practical, and very effective. The central concept is
completely appropriate for short-term therapy, with very good and
measurable success. Concretely depicting the sun child and shadow
child helps patients to deal with their childhood problems quickly
and effectively.” ―Dr. Yakovlev, specialist in psychiatry and
psychotherapy
“This is one of the very rare books that really succeeds in
bringing psychological knowledge into the mainstream. . . . Highly
recommended.” ―Dr. Elisabeth Kals, professor, Catholic University
of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt
“Stefanie Stahl has achieved groundbreaking success with her new
model of the inner child. With her highly effective method, deep
psychological wounds can be healed even without therapy. Millions
of readers agree.” ―Dr. Burkardt Düssler, author and specialist in
psychosomatic medicine and psychiatry
“An exciting and easy read—easy to both understand and work with,
and exciting because understanding the concept changes so deeply
and fundamentally the way you feel about yourself. It lights the
way toward self-acceptance, self-love, and happiness.” ―Karin
Behrend, psychotherapist
“This book is an eye-opener and it has literally helped millions of
people understand and coach themselves to a better life. I was
deeply impressed by Stefanie Stahl’s unique talent for explaining
the human psyche and the concepts of inner child work in such an
intelligible way. Stefanie’s teachings should be part of the
curriculum in primary school, and I can definitely recommend
reading and working with them!” ―Dr. Mareike Awe, life coach and
bestselling author
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