As awareness shifts on planet Earth, bringing us into our next level of collective evolution, many disciplines will be revised in the light of the new paradigm. Psychology is one of the areas of study in which I feel we will be seeing dramatic change.
There are many limiting beliefs held in the practice of modern mainstream psychology, mainly due to the fact that exploration of the vast and mysterious realm of the human psyche is constrained by an overly-mechanical world view. This is a world view that embraces as real only the physical three-dimensional plane of reality, neglecting the multidimensional and “subtle-energy” aspects of being.
Not only has the practice of modern psychology generally shied away from the matters of Spirit, but we are now seeing an increase on the emphasis towards the biological model, explaining childhood behavior mainly in terms of brain chemistry and genetics. The results of this emphasis on biology have lead to the skyrocketing of the treatment of childhood problems with pharmaceuticals for the mind, which, as I have explored at length in previous articles here in Children of the New Earth magazine is an approach that contains so many hidden and not so hidden dangers. I believe that when we will have gained a more complete understanding of the multidimensional nature of the human psyche, we will be able to develop much more suitable therapies to help and support our children in their growth.
There is a lot missing in our current psychological models, as we address only few levels of being. Mainstream psychology currently believes that we live only one life and that the body is all there is. It also believes that our psychological make up is inherited and that the events of childhood are the most influential in shaping the psyche. The child’s psyche is seen as a product of heredity, the genes inherited from the biological parents, and environment, the conditions in which the child grows up. There is obviously truth in this. It is unquestionable that some psychological traits and chemical imbalances can be passed down from generation to generation. It is also obvious that most children’s psychological health is proportional to how well they are cared for. And that psychological health in adulthood is strongly linked with how well one was treated in one’s early years. A child that is encouraged and nurtured will do far better in life that one that is battered. A well-fed and well-schooled child will be more likely to do well in later education than a child that was neglected. A severely abused child will often suffer from the psychological consequences of that abuse for the remainder of their life.
Reincarnation and the effect past lives have on children
However, as much as I agree that genes and upbringing are fundamental in shaping our children, I also believe that this model is incomplete. An important piece of the puzzle is missing: the understanding of reincarnation and the effect that past lives have on our children. Not to mention the issues that come from being a Soul of very high light incarnated into such a dense world. Plus the multidimensional issues that some of the so called “indigo children” face as they try to come to terms with life on planet Earth. Our children, and especially the ones born from the mid 80’s onwards, are far more complex and sophisticated beings than meets the eye. And, as such, the issues that they face are often not tackled very well with the techniques of modern psychology alone.
If we understand that our kids have lived many lifetimes before they became who they are right now, it makes sense that they would bring with them psychological baggage from these other lives. A child might be born with fears that seem irrational or with a temperament and issues the roots of which cannot be easily found. These are often pointers that past life issues are involved. Children are not born as blank slates; they bring along with them the sum total of all their previous life experiences. Some past life memories and issues are activated into being when they are still in the womb. It is safe to assume that these experiences will be affecting their psychological make up in present life.
On this subject, lately someone brought to my attention that there are some metaphysical teachings stating that the indigo children are born without any past life baggage. As a general rule, I disagree. In my experience of clearing past life baggage for this group of children - and I have dealt with many - I have yet to encounter a child that is not dragging along some form of past life issue, however minor. What I would say, though, is that pretty much all of these children are living out their last lifetime in a body and that many of them have incarnated with the intent of wrapping up any unfinished business that they may have. They are in the final stage of completing the last few lessons that their Soul wants them to have before they exit the incarnational process. These kids are very old Souls of very high vibration. They are here by choice, so that they can be of service to the current plan for the collective evolution of humanity. And as they do so, they bring to an end a long cycle of lives.
It is interesting to note that although at the end of their journey into incarnation, many of these children have never incarnated on this Earth plane before. There are many planes of experience in which a Soul can choose to incarnate, many of which are much lighter and softer than this one. So even if these kids and teens have lived thousands of lives, they may have no experience of the very particular frequencies of the earth Plane. This can prove quite hard for them and they may need assistance in integrating this new vibration.
It is well known to anybody that has worked with past lives that a being’s final lifetime is not necessarily an easy one. Because the Soul of that being is in wrap-up mode, it will be seeking a variety of experiences aimed at tying up all loose ends of a karmic nature and some of these experiences can be a bit tough. These can manifest as challenges in school or with parents, behavioral disorders such as ADD/ADHD, and even as allergies and physical illness. It is important to remember that many of the issues that this generation of children faces were chosen by their Soul to wrap up their last remaining strands of karma, but also with the intent of helping to transform structures of Earth life. There is no denying, for example, that the sheer number of kids struggling with our education system is forcing parents to look for alternatives forms of schooling for their children, making it very likely that in the long run we might se a radical change within the education system as a whole.
In the same way, the incredible number of children that are presenting allergies to foods with very poor nutritional value and high toxic content, such as foods that are processed or filled with sugar, artificial colorings, preservatives and caffeine, are forcing parents and guardians to be more conscious of eating choices in general. In the long run this will contribute significantly to changing the nutritional paradigm for the collective.
Today’s kids are agents of change
Our kids have come here to contribute to the shift in consciousness we are all engaged in, but their contribution often, at least in the first phase of their lives, seems to consist of immersing themselves in what does not work, almost embodying it, exposing the underlying issues, and making sure that they can no longer be denied. In this way the new children are becoming agents of change for all.
In some ways we could say that these brave children have volunteered to show us the blind spots of our child-rearing practices. The fact that the have voluntarily chosen this task does not mean that we leave them to wrestle with it alone. The current Earth vibration is hard on them. As high in consciousness as they are at the Soul level, they need support here on the Earth plane. Never make the mistake of assuming that just because these children are very evolved Souls they can manage on their own. Or that, as adults we should just let them do whatever they want to do, since as old Souls they must obviously know best.
Although the new children are undeniably wise, they need to be strongly supported in many aspects of their lives. And they need guidance, discipline and boundary setting, just like every other child. As long as your approach is grounded in love and truth and is in full respect of the nature of your child, have no fear of setting down some ground rules. Boundaries, if set appropriately and with love, will actually make them feel safe. Our children know our intentions and know how to distinguish between when we are doing things out of anger and our own inability to deal with the pressure, and when we are acting in their true best interest.
Hypnotic regression
If your child is encountering psychological issues that do not seem to shift using any traditional methods, it is worth taking a look at therapies that deal with previous existences. You may help your child through hypnotic regression, but make sure the practitioner is qualified and experienced in working with children and that they really know what they are doing. If a past life is causing a problem, it will most likely be a traumatic one and the facilitator needs to be able to bring the child back from the regressed state without re-traumatizing her. Children regress very easily, but they need to be brought back to normal consciousness with great care.
Clearing Past Lives Energetically
There are also many healers like myself that are trained in clearing past lives energetically. This method is effective and has few side-effects. When I work on clearing children in this way, I generally make sure to do so through the parent only and I ask that the child not be present. Children and teens can be unsettled by the information of their past lives. It can be a bit much for a young person to hear that they are struggling with a teacher because in a past life they ordered their execution. Or that they are allergic to tree pollen because in a past life they were burned alive in a forest fire. Some past lives can be pretty gruesome, so I recommend that whatever past life healing approach you consider for your children, you make sure to do it in a way that is both trauma-free and will not frighten or shock them. With this precaution in mind, you will find that clearing and resolving of past life issues can create positive shifts for adults and children alike most of the time.
About 90% of all of the issues that any of us face during life have at least one, if not many, past life components. Alongside the obvious factors contributing to the problem that belongs to the present, there are often just as many, if not more, that have origin in lives from past existences. Clearing this old baggage leaves the child to deal only with the problems of the now, accelerating progress.
I believe that many indigo children have incarnated with very conscious parents, as such parents are open-minded enough to go through with many of the alternative approaches that they need. Whether it is to provide past life therapy, to consult intuitive nutritionists, or to provide them with alternative schooling, many parents have Soul contracts with their children in which they have agreed to provide them with what is needed for their growth. Due to the high vibration of their Soul, their development has special requirements but Spirit has made sure to bless them with great guardians, so they can not only complete their Soul learning, but also be effective in making their contribution to the consciousness of the collective.
It is quite an honor at the Soul level to be chosen as a caretaker by one of these beautiful Souls. But it can also be quite demanding once here on the physical plane. Caring for the indigo child is a privilege but also can be hard work. Make sure that you dedicate time and effort, not only to the psychological wellbeing of the children in your care, but also to your own. It will help you to hold on to the joy of raising such a beautiful and ancient Soul.
Katie Gallanti holds a Masters degree in Physics since 1992 and she is in the process of completing a second Masters degree in Transpersonal Psychology. She assists adults and children worldwide with the clearing of psychological, spiritual and multidimensional issues at all levels of being. For further information you can read her bio on the CNE advisory panel. If you have any questions feel free to email