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Father Wound Assessment for Women

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Introduction

The father wound refers to the deep, often subconscious, emotional injury that arises from the absence, neglect, or harmful behavior of a father or father figure during a woman's formative years. This wound can profoundly affect mental and emotional well-being, leading to persistent feelings of unworthiness, low self-esteem, and a chronic need for external validation. Developmentally, the absence or dysfunction of a nurturing paternal presence can disrupt the formation of a secure sense of identity, impacting the ability to form healthy relationships and trust oneself. Traumatic experiences linked to the father wound may result in difficulties processing emotions, unresolved grief, and an internalized narrative that hinders genuine intimacy. Healing this wound involves reclaiming one's inner worth, integrating fragmented parts, and learning to nurture oneself to build a resilient, secure, and authentic self. This assessment is a guide that provides valuable insights to help refine our therapeutic approach and create a customized plan tailored to your most important needs and goals.

Please take your time with each question and answer as honestly and openly as you can. There are no right or wrong answers—just your experience, which is valuable and important.

I look forward to our time together.

Warmly,

Monika

Monika Grace, CCTP-II
Integrative Somatic Psychotherapist, Trauma Specialist, EMDR, IFS, SE, PSYCH-K
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Instructions
This short form contains 15 questions specific to how father wounds impact women—or those with dominant feminine energy.
Please read each statement carefully and choose the number that best reflects your experience during childhood. There are no right or wrong answers. Your responses will help in understanding areas that may need attention and healing.
For each question, select the response that most accurately reflects your experience. Use the following scale to answer:
Rating Scale:
1 = Not at all true
2 = Rarely true
3 = Sometimes true
4 = Often true
5 = Completely true

1. I often feel unworthy of love or that I must earn it through perfection.

1. I often feel unworthy of love or that I must earn it through perfection.
Not at all trueSometimes trueCompletely true

2. I struggle with feelings of abandonment and believe I am inherently unlovable.

2. I struggle with feelings of abandonment and believe I am inherently unlovable.
Not at all trueSometimes trueCompletely true

3. I frequently seek validation from others to fill a deep inner void.

3. I frequently seek validation from others to fill a deep inner void.
Not at all trueSometimes trueCompletely true

4. I have difficulty setting boundaries in relationships due to a fear of rejection.

4. I have difficulty setting boundaries in relationships due to a fear of rejection.
Not at all trueSometimes trueCompletely true

5. I feel that my self-identity is incomplete or fragmented because of my father's absence or neglect.

5. I feel that my self-identity is incomplete or fragmented because of my father's absence or neglect.
Not at all trueSometimes trueCompletely true

6. I experience intense sadness or anger when reminded of my father’s absence.

6. I experience intense sadness or anger when reminded of my father’s absence.
Not at all trueSometimes trueCompletely true

7. I often compare myself unfavorably to others and feel inadequate.

7. I often compare myself unfavorably to others and feel inadequate.
Not at all trueSometimes trueCompletely true

8. I tend to sacrifice my own needs to maintain relationships, even when it hurts me.

8. I tend to sacrifice my own needs to maintain relationships, even when it hurts me.
Not at all trueSometimes trueCompletely true

9. I sometimes feel overwhelmed by the need for nurturing and support that I did not receive.

9. I sometimes feel overwhelmed by the need for nurturing and support that I did not receive.
Not at all trueSometimes trueCompletely true

10. I fear that if I fully express my true self, I will be rejected or abandoned.

10. I fear that if I fully express my true self, I will be rejected or abandoned.
Not at all trueSometimes trueCompletely true

11. I struggle with body image issues or feel insecure about my physical appearance as a result of my father's absence or neglect.

11. I struggle with body image issues or feel insecure about my physical appearance as a result of my father's absence or neglect.
Not at all trueSometimes trueCompletely true

12. I find it difficult to trust men in intimate relationships because I fear they will abandon or hurt me like my father did.

12. I find it difficult to trust men in intimate relationships because I fear they will abandon or hurt me like my father did.
Not at all trueSometimes trueCompletely true

13. I feel that my feminine identity is incomplete or undervalued due to not receiving positive affirmation from my father.

13. I feel that my feminine identity is incomplete or undervalued due to not receiving positive affirmation from my father.
Not at all trueSometimes trueCompletely true

14. I often overcompensate by seeking excessive validation regarding my attractiveness or worth, trying to fill the void left by my father's absence.

14. I often overcompensate by seeking excessive validation regarding my attractiveness or worth, trying to fill the void left by my father's absence.
Not at all trueSometimes trueCompletely true

15. I feel that the absence of my father has affected my ability to nurture and care for myself, leaving an internal void that impacts my relationships.

15. I feel that the absence of my father has affected my ability to nurture and care for myself, leaving an internal void that impacts my relationships.
Not at all trueSometimes trueCompletely true
Thank you for completing this questionnaire. Your responses will be discussed during your next session to identify areas for support and healing.
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