Mckell, Having an inner child is normal, we all have them. T doesn't coax it out or anytthing like that, an inner child is all our old emtional memorys. I have never felt the need to take a bear or other item into T with me,. though I know others do, finding this hidden emotions and exploring them then helps us rebuild ourselfs so we are fully aware of all of ourselfs. Everyone has parts, but those that experienced trauma will have more distinct parts, and some will be less aware of them then others and some will intergrate easier then others, its nothing odd its normal. When I first entered therapy I talk about my little self as if she was in the room with us but not part of me as such, I'd say things like "her the btich" that has changed it happens gradually. when we first discover this about ourselfs it seems something new and odd, but its not. If you watch any person you will see they have moods and somedays they appear slightly moody lets say, but this doesn't cause them a problem in their day to day living. Dont worry you dont have to turn into a 3yr old for this to work.