That voice inside you saying “I won’t repeat these patterns” – I hear it. I created this journal because that same voice lived in me, alongside all the times I caught myself acting exactly like my parents swore they never would.
This journal turns that determination into daily practice. Through 60 days of guided prompts and creative practices, you’ll build the consistent, loving relationship with yourself that changes how you parent – both your inner child and your own children.
The result? You’ll finally:
Stop automatically reacting in ways that remind you of your own upbringing
You know those moments when you promise yourself you’ll do things differently, then find yourself repeating exact phrases from your childhood? When you’re trying so hard to create change but feel stuck in old patterns?
I see you. As a therapist working with inner child healing for nearly two decades, I’ve watched countless people transform their relationship with themselves through consistent, guided reflection.
❤︎ "The moment I learned to make myself small..."
❤︎ "I parent myself with gentleness when..."
❤︎ "My body holds this truth..."
❤︎ "Today I choose differently by..."
❤︎ "The safety I create for myself looks like..."
→ Morning check-ins that set new patterns
→ Evening rituals that calm your nervous system
→ Creative exercises that speak when words can't
→ Concrete ways to mother yourself daily
Every family has its patterns. The words we use. The emotions we hide. The ways we protect ourselves. These patterns live in our hearts long after childhood ends.
Your inner child remembers everything. The quiet moments of fear. The bright bursts of joy. The times you needed comfort and found none. These memories shape your adult life in ways both subtle and profound.
Simple moments trigger old patterns. The harsh words you speak when stressed – echoing what you heard as a child. The self-criticism that sounds exactly like your early caregivers. The automatic reactions that don’t match who you want to be.
The power lies in recognizing these patterns. Your inner child holds wisdom about what you truly need. Through gentle attention and consistent care, these old wounds transform into sources of strength.
My approach creates lasting change through:
When you heal your relationship with your inner child, everything shifts. Your reactions soften. Your choices expand. Your authentic self emerges.
I’m Cynthia Alonzo Perez, a first-generation licensed therapist and daughter of immigrants from Yucatan, Mexico. My journey began with degrees in Xicana/Latine Studies and Social Work from Cal State Long Beach, leading to nearly two decades of working with families across Southern California.
In 2021, I founded Rooted in Reflection to create something I couldn’t find in traditional therapy spaces – a place where clinical psychology and cultural wisdom dance together. Through my podcast “Confetti All Around,” I share stories and strategies that make healing feel both powerful and playful.
My work lives at the intersection of modern science and ancestral knowing. I translate complex research about psychology and neuroscience into practical tools for breaking cycles.
Whether I’m teaching workshops, speaking at conferences, or creating courses, my focus stays clear: helping people understand their patterns and reclaim their joy.
My approach brings together everything I’ve learned as a therapist, everything I’ve lived as a first-gen daughter, and everything I believe about our capacity to transform.
Your healing story matters. Let’s write it together.
Cynthia Perez, LCSW, is the founder of Rooted in Reflection. Podcast Host, Author and creative, she’s an expert in intergenerational trauma and bilingual, culturally sensitive therapy, offering transformative workshops and retreats. Learn More
