The 5 Core Childhood Wounds Test

This interactive test covers rejection, abandonment, humiliation, trust, perfectionism, withdrawal, control, high standards, boundaries, recognition, loneliness, the body, self-esteem and readiness to change. What the test asks, for example Rejection Whether, as a child, you had the feeling that your presence was not wanted at home. Whether, in front of strangers, you speak up and hold your own. Abandonment Whether, as a child, you were still waiting outside school when all the others had left. Whether a weekend at home with no one around goes well. Humiliation Whether, as a child, you were made fun of in front of the family or the class. Whether, when someone does you a favor, you say thank you without embarrassment or a sense of debt. Trust Whether, as a child, the outings a parent promised you ended up not happening. Whether, when someone has proved themselves, you give them your trust. Perfectionism Whether, as a child, you were expected to be perfect and not to show your weaknesses. Whether, when a result is imperfect, you move on without going back to it. Withdrawal Whether, when no one seems to understand you, you switch off your phone and stay at home. Whether, at a party where you know few people, you take a chair and settle in. Control Whether, in a discussion, you keep arguing until the other person gives in. Whether you delegate a task and refrain from checking it afterward. High standards Whether, after a failure, you give yourself no respite at all. Whether you stop and put everything down when tiredness comes. Boundaries Whether you do favors for others to the point of canceling your own appointments. Whether you say no to one request too many, without letting yourself be overwhelmed. Recognition Whether, when someone congratulates you on something, you say it was easy. Whether you say what you need while listening to what the other person needs. Loneliness Whether you fill your evenings to avoid ending up at home with no one around. Whether, when someone close is away for a week, you go about your week without seeing it as rejection. The body Whether you get changed in the dark or avoid having your photo taken. Whether you eat standing up, too fast, or go without for days. Self-esteem Whether, when you join a group, you apologize for being there before you have even spoken. Whether you feel good without having to do better than others. Readiness to change Whether what you've just described weighs on your adult life. Whether you want to change the way you function day to day.