Lesson 9 of 20
In Progress

The Child’s Table

Azin February 11, 2022

Name The Child
Goal Security
Psychological Task To feel, to hope, and to rely
Stages of Growth Hides distrust and inabilities and denies pain and suffering (including fears and needs)

Attempting to avoid the inevitable confrontation with the Child takes refuge in escapism which
will turn into addictions

Feels the pain, expresses it and sits with it in despair

Seeks saviors to be saved from the pain

Gets disappointed by the saviors and escapes from their prisons

Learns to give and receive help. Understands solidarity and mutual assistance between equal
people
Achievement Compassion, Self-reliance