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Childhood Wounds Assessment: the inner child test
153 questions·20 min·11 dimensions and a separate readiness-to-change module·up to 18 clinical frameworks·6 report sections
Reviewed by Gildas Garrec, CBT practitioner
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This test is an assessment of the emotional legacy of childhood. The report describes what that history left behind — emotional neglect, rejection, abandonment, humiliation, injustice, parentification, significant events, a wounded inner child, family loyalties — and what it produces today, in your relationships and in your reactions.
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 153 questions and takes about 20 min, for a price of $6.10.
We'd also suggest reading the book The Practical CBT Guide, to take this reflection further. It's included in the price and downloadable.
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Childhood Wounds Assessment: the inner child test — a 153-question self-assessment, about 20 min. This test is an assessment of the emotional legacy of childhood: neglect, rejection, abandonment, humiliation, injustice, parentification, loyalties. Once finished, you receive a detailed PDF report ($6.10): an interpretation of its 11 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 tenderness, rejection, abandonment, humiliation, demands, responsibilities taken on too early, difficult events, traces in the present, family loyalties, adult life and readiness to change. What the test asks, for example Tenderness If, as a child, people told you “I love you” and showed it. If, when you cried, someone came quickly and knew how to calm you down. Rejection If, as a child, you felt like one child too many at home. If, when you came home, you felt people were glad to see you. Abandonment If, when school let out, you were afraid no one would come to pick you up. If, as a child, the same adults stayed present in your life over the years. Humiliation If you were corrected in front of guests or in front of the class. If you were spoken to calmly and respectfully, even when people were angry. Demands If perfection was expected of you in your tests and homework. If, when you make a mistake, you move on without dwelling on it. Responsibilities taken on too early If people counted on you to keep the household running well. If grocery shopping, paperwork, and meals were the adults' responsibility, not yours. Difficult events If images from a scene in your childhood come back to you against your will. If, at home and at school, you felt safe. Traces in the present If, faced with criticism, a part of you still reacts like a wounded child. If, when you feel fragile, you still know how to comfort yourself. Family loyalties If you have an assigned role in your family that you struggle to step out of. If, in front of your family, you make your own choices freely, without justifying yourself. Adult life If you choose partners who reopen your old childhood wounds. If, in close, intimate moments with the people you love, you feel safe. Readiness to change If what you describe in this test weighs on your adult 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 this legacy- How you explain what weighs most heavily from your childhood, before the test tells you anything. This section measures no difficulty and produces no level: it gathers a starting reading, because the work is not the same depending on whether you point to a lack of attention, words that marked you, a role taken on too early, or whether you can't pin down a single cause.
- ●Emotional neglect- A lack of tenderness, attention or responsiveness to your emotional needs during childhood.
- ●Rejection wound- A feeling of not being wanted or accepted, leading to feeling "in the way" or fundamentally inadequate.
- ●Abandonment wound- Fear of being left or alone, inherited from separations, absences or instability in childhood.
- ●Humiliation & devaluation- Repeated criticism, mockery or belittling that eroded self-esteem and the sense of worth.
- ●Injustice & rigidity- Experiencing a rigid framework, cold rules or unfair treatment, a source of hypersensitivity to inequity.
- ●Parentification- An adult or caretaker role taken on too early: caring for a parent or siblings, or carrying adult responsibilities.
- ●Trauma & significant events- Painful or significant events (losses, violence, separations, intense fears) that left a lasting imprint.
- ●Wounded inner child- The presence of a vulnerable, wounded part that reacts strongly, like the child you were, in current situations.
- ●Loyalties & family patterns- Invisible loyalties, assigned roles and transmitted patterns that continue to steer your choices and relationships.
- ●Impact in adulthood- The current impact of childhood wounds on self-esteem, relationships, emotions and life choices.
- ●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)
Why take this test?
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This test is an assessment of the emotional legacy of childhood. The report describes what that history left behind — emotional neglect, rejection, abandonment, humiliation, injustice, parentification, significant events, a wounded inner child, family loyalties — and what it produces today, in your relationships and in your reactions.
The questionnaire explores 11 areas: Your reading of this legacy, Emotional neglect, Rejection wound, Abandonment wound, Humiliation & devaluation, Injustice & rigidity, Parentification, Trauma & significant events, Wounded inner child, Loyalties & family patterns, Impact in adulthood. 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 this legacy
How you explain what weighs most heavily from your childhood, before the test tells you anything. This section measures no difficulty and produces no level: it gathers a starting reading, because the work is not the same depending on whether you point to a lack of attention, words that marked you, a role taken on too early, or whether you can't pin down a single cause.
Emotional neglect
A lack of tenderness, attention or responsiveness to your emotional needs during childhood.
Rejection wound
A feeling of not being wanted or accepted, leading to feeling "in the way" or fundamentally inadequate.
Abandonment wound
Fear of being left or alone, inherited from separations, absences or instability in childhood.
Humiliation & devaluation
Repeated criticism, mockery or belittling that eroded self-esteem and the sense of worth.
Injustice & rigidity
Experiencing a rigid framework, cold rules or unfair treatment, a source of hypersensitivity to inequity.
Parentification
An adult or caretaker role taken on too early: caring for a parent or siblings, or carrying adult responsibilities.
Trauma & significant events
Painful or significant events (losses, violence, separations, intense fears) that left a lasting imprint.
Wounded inner child
The presence of a vulnerable, wounded part that reacts strongly, like the child you were, in current situations.
Loyalties & family patterns
Invisible loyalties, assigned roles and transmitted patterns that continue to steer your choices and relationships.
Impact in adulthood
The current impact of childhood wounds on self-esteem, relationships, emotions and life choices.
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 153 questions honestly. There are no right or wrong answers — just choose the option that best describes you. The test takes about 20 min.
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Proceed to payment
Once you finish the test, pay $6.10 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 (11 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 11 psychological dimensions: Your reading of this legacy, Emotional neglect, Rejection wound, Abandonment wound, Humiliation & devaluation, Injustice & rigidity, Parentification, Trauma & significant events, Wounded inner child, Loyalties & family patterns, Impact in adulthood. 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 153 questions and takes approximately 20 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 $6.10.
Is this test scientifically validated?
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This questionnaire draws on 11 dimensions from recognized psychological frameworks (Your reading of this legacy, Emotional neglect, Rejection wound…). 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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