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Inner Child Test: discover your different facets
63 questions·10 min·5 dimensions and a separate readiness-to-change module·up to 18 clinical frameworks·6 report sections
Reviewed by Gildas Garrec, CBT practitioner
Good morning,
This test looks at the inner child and stays in the present. It describes four parts that coexist today: the one that was wounded, the one that adjusted to expectations, the one that stayed free to play, the one that still invents. The report indicates the place each one occupies.
What you receive — a report written from your answers: what stands out, what sustains it, and where to start. This week, this month, later on.
How it is built — each axis is analyzed on its own, then cross-read with the others, through clinical reading frameworks. Your detailed answers are attached as an appendix. See an example report
The test runs over 63 questions and takes about 10 min, for a price of $3.60.
We'd also suggest reading the book The Practical CBT Guide, to take this reflection further. It's included in the price and downloadable.
If you have a question about your report, write to us at contact@psychologieetserenite.com: a psychotherapist will reply within 48 hours.
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Inner Child Test: discover your different facets — a 63-question self-assessment, about 10 min. This test looks at the inner child in the present: the wounded part, the adapted part, the part still free to play, and the part that still invents. Once finished, you receive a detailed PDF report ($3.60): an interpretation of its 5 dimensions, a radar chart, up to 18 clinical reading frameworks and a personalized action plan. It is designed to help you know yourself better.
This interactive test covers old sorrows, vigilance, adjusting to others, speaking up, spontaneity, pleasure, curiosity, imagination and readiness to change. What the test asks, for example Old sorrows If a birthday or walking past your old school stirs up an old sorrow. If a deep sadness comes over you for no reason, in the middle of a quiet day. Vigilance If, even at home, you check the door and listen out for noises. If being turned down over something minor hurts you far more than the situation warrants. Adjusting to others If you keep an eye on other people's mood and find ways to lift it. If you give in on the choice of restaurant even when it bothers you. Speaking up If you tell people “I'm fine” when that isn't true. If you know what you want and you're not afraid to say it out loud. Spontaneity If you dance at a wedding without checking who is watching you. If you clown around with friends, without fearing judgment. Pleasure If an ordinary day, with nothing planned, brings you moments of simple joy. If you set aside an evening to play or relax, without feeling guilty. Curiosity If you sign up for a class or open a book on an unfamiliar subject. If you stop to look at the sky or at the front of a building. Imagination If, faced with something unexpected, you improvise a solution with whatever you have to hand. If, when you get stuck, you rely on your imagination to move forward. Readiness to change If what you describe in this test weighs on your daily life. If you want to change the way you function day to day.
About this test
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Dimensions assessed
- ●Your reading of what still plays out in you- The way you explain this part of you that still reacts today, before the test tells you anything about it. This section measures no difficulty and produces no level: it captures a starting reading, and none of the four proposed answers is more correct than another. Your answer is picked up and discussed in the section of the report devoted to you.
- ●Wounded Child- The part of you that carries the unresolved wounds, fears, and pain from childhood.
- ●Adapted Child- The part of you that conformed to adult expectations in order to survive and receive love.
- ●Free Child- The spontaneous, joyful, and authentic part of you that expresses itself freely without fear of judgment.
- ●Creative Child- The imaginative, curious, and inventive part of you that sees the world with wonder.
- ●Readiness to Change- Measures your current readiness to acknowledge the impact of this topic on your life and start working on it.
Reference frameworks and authors
- DSM-5 — Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (American Psychiatric Association, 2013)
- ICD-11 — International Classification of Diseases, 11th Revision (World Health Organization, 2022)
- Psychological Types (introversion/extraversion) (Jung, 1921)
- based on Young Schema Questionnaire (YSQ) (Young, 1990)
- Trauma and the body (The Body Keeps the Score) (van der Kolk, 2014)
- Polyvagal theory (Porges, 1995)
Why take this test?
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This test looks at the inner child and stays in the present. It describes four parts that coexist today: the one that was wounded, the one that adjusted to expectations, the one that stayed free to play, the one that still invents. The report indicates the place each one occupies.
The questionnaire explores 5 areas: Your reading of what still plays out in you, Wounded Child, Adapted Child, Free Child, Creative Child. Your answers support reflection, not a diagnosis. A separate module explores readiness to change; it is not another trait of the model presented.
Dimensions explored
These are the aspects explored by this questionnaire. Your answers help put them into perspective.
Your reading of what still plays out in you
The way you explain this part of you that still reacts today, before the test tells you anything about it. This section measures no difficulty and produces no level: it captures a starting reading, and none of the four proposed answers is more correct than another. Your answer is picked up and discussed in the section of the report devoted to you.
Wounded Child
The part of you that carries the unresolved wounds, fears, and pain from childhood.
Adapted Child
The part of you that conformed to adult expectations in order to survive and receive love.
Free Child
The spontaneous, joyful, and authentic part of you that expresses itself freely without fear of judgment.
Creative Child
The imaginative, curious, and inventive part of you that sees the world with wonder.
Readiness to Change
Measures your current readiness to acknowledge the impact of this topic on your life and start working on it.
How does it work?
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Take the test
Answer the 63 questions honestly. There are no right or wrong answers — just choose the option that best describes you. The test takes about 10 min.
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Proceed to payment
Once you finish the test, pay $3.60 securely to unlock your full report. No registration required.
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Download your detailed PDF report
For a comprehensive analysis, get your PDF report (5 dimensions analyzed, radar chart, personalized recommendations, action plan). Instant download after secure payment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this test measure?
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This test evaluates 5 psychological dimensions: Your reading of what still plays out in you, Wounded Child, Adapted Child, Free Child, Creative Child. The report distinguishes the areas explored and their limits of interpretation. A separate module explores readiness to change; it is not another trait of the model presented.
How long does this test take?
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The test contains 63 questions and takes approximately 10 min to complete. You can answer at your own pace — your progress is automatically saved in your browser.
How does this test work?
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The test is anonymous and requires no registration. After completing it, you immediately see a preview of your results. The detailed PDF report, with in-depth analysis, charts and personalized recommendations, is available for $3.60.
Is this test scientifically validated?
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This questionnaire draws on 5 dimensions from recognized psychological frameworks (Your reading of what still plays out in you, Wounded Child, Adapted Child…). It's a self-assessment tool for reflection, not a clinical diagnostic instrument: it has not undergone formal psychometric validation (sample, reliability coefficient) and does not replace a professional assessment.
What does the PDF report contain?
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Your report includes an analysis by dimension, explanations and personalised points for reflection and a separate readiness-to-change module. Scores are interpreted according to the purpose and limitations of this questionnaire.
Is my data kept confidential?
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No account creation, no email required — no sign-up needed at all. Your answers are sent to our servers while you take the test. All data is automatically deleted after 30 days — see our Privacy page for full detail.
Who is this test for?
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Read this test’s introduction and dimensions to check whether they match your situation. Answer from the perspective specified in the instructions.
Can I retake the test later?
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Yes, you can retake this test as many times as you wish. Some people take it again after several months to observe how their profile evolves. Each new attempt generates its own report — previous answers are not reused.
What should I do with my results?
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The report organises your answers and offers points for reflection. You can discuss it with a professional; it does not replace their assessment or prescribe treatment.
Can people close to me also take it?
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Yes. Each person gets their own anonymous, unique report, based on THEIR answers. Comparing profiles within a family or couple can be useful — provided each person takes the test honestly and on their own, without influencing one another during the answers.
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