Pioneer of inner child healing and bestselling author on emotional recovery
John Bradshaw was an influential American educator, counselor, author, and speaker best known for popularizing the concepts of the "wounded inner child" and the dysfunctional family. A key figure in the self-help movement, his work blended psychology, theology, and recovery principles to help millions better understand trauma, addiction, and emotional healing. His bestselling books, including Homecoming and Healing the Shame That Binds You, became cornerstones of personal development literature. Bradshaw's PBS television series brought his insights to a national audience, and he played a significant role in shaping modern views on family systems and codependency.
John Bradshaw attended a Montessori school as a child, which shaped his later focus on emotional intelligence and developmental psychology.