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Adult children of emotionally immature parents
Book • 2015
This book, written by clinical psychologist Lindsay C. Gibson, exposes the destructive nature of parents who are emotionally immature or unavailable.
It helps readers understand how such parents create a sense of neglect and provides ways to heal from the pain and confusion caused by their childhood.
The book identifies four types of difficult parents: the emotional parent, the driven parent, the passive parent, and the rejecting parent.
It offers practical advice and exercises for identifying one's true self, avoiding harmful self-images and relationships, and interacting with emotionally immature parents in a healthier manner.
The book aims to help readers recover their true nature, control their reactions to their parents, and build positive new relationships.
It helps readers understand how such parents create a sense of neglect and provides ways to heal from the pain and confusion caused by their childhood.
The book identifies four types of difficult parents: the emotional parent, the driven parent, the passive parent, and the rejecting parent.
It offers practical advice and exercises for identifying one's true self, avoiding harmful self-images and relationships, and interacting with emotionally immature parents in a healthier manner.
The book aims to help readers recover their true nature, control their reactions to their parents, and build positive new relationships.
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Mentioned in 17 episodes
Mentioned by 
Mel Robbins as the author of the book and leading expert on emotionally immature parents.
Mel Robbins as the author of the book and leading expert on emotionally immature parents.
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4 Signs of Emotionally Immature Parents & How to Heal
Mentioned by 
David Marchese as a bestseller that helps people understand the impact of emotionally immature parents.
David Marchese as a bestseller that helps people understand the impact of emotionally immature parents.
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'The Interview': Dr. Lindsay Gibson on What We Owe Our 'Emotionally Immature' Parents
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Lulu Garcia-Navarro as a book that has gained popularity on social media, focusing on adult children of emotionally immature parents.
Lulu Garcia-Navarro as a book that has gained popularity on social media, focusing on adult children of emotionally immature parents.
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'The Interview': Chuck Schumer on Democrats, Antisemitism and His Shutdown Retreat
Mentioned as the 'bible' on emotional immaturity, introducing traits like poor empathy and self-centeredness.
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299. The psychology of emotionally immature parents
Mentioned by 
Natalie Lue when discussing the lack of self-reflection and empathy in emotionally immature parents.
Natalie Lue when discussing the lack of self-reflection and empathy in emotionally immature parents.
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Ep. 287: Estrangement Lessons - Why I Had to Break up With My Mother
Mentioned by 
Whitney Goodman as a resource for understanding and dealing with emotionally immature people.
Whitney Goodman as a resource for understanding and dealing with emotionally immature people.
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How To Deal With Emotionally Immature People
Mentioned by Laura Reagan as the author of several books, including her newest book, "Self-Care for Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents."
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459: Adult Children Of Emotionally Immature Parents - With Dr. Lindsay Gibson
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Lindsay C. Gibson as a book that explains the concept of emotionally immature parents and their impact on adult children.
Lindsay C. Gibson as a book that explains the concept of emotionally immature parents and their impact on adult children.12 snips
459: Adult Children Of Emotionally Immature Parents - With Dr. Lindsay Gibson
Mentioned by Wil Wheaton as a book that helped him understand his experiences with emotionally immature parents.
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Recommended as a helpful resource for understanding emotionally immature parents and how to navigate relationships with them.
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Recommended by Natalie Lue as one of her favorite self-help books, impacting her decision to restart her podcast.
Natalie Lue as one of her favorite self-help books, impacting her decision to restart her podcast. Ep. 283: Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents
Recommended by 
Ryan Holiday for its insights into the impact of emotionally immature parents on adult children.
Ryan Holiday for its insights into the impact of emotionally immature parents on adult children.
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