The speakers explore the emotional challenges of seeking understanding and validation from emotionally immature parents, discussing the longing for mutual understanding that may never be achieved and the grief that arises from accepting this. They also touch on the protective nature of children towards their parents' faults and the importance of redirecting one's focus towards finding fulfillment from within oneself and other relationships.
Author and clinical psychologist, Lindsay C. Gibson, is back to share practical steps to disentangle ourselves from emotionally immature people (EIPs), emphasizing the importance of repetition, persistence, and consistency in communication as well as boundary setting.
Lindsay addresses questions about being in relationship with EIPs including:
- Are people raised by EIPs prone to entering relationships with similar dynamics?
- What happens when we try to have conversations or engage in conflict with EIPs?
- How do we ACTUALLY HEAL as adult children of EIPs and maintain healthy detachment?
For Part 1 of our conversation, check out: 263. Healing from Emotionally Immature Parents with Lindsay C. Gibson.
Lindsay C. Gibson’s books can be found here: http://www.lindsaygibsonpsyd.com/books.html
About Lindsay:
Lindsay C. Gibson is an author and clinical psychologist, and practicing psychotherapist for over thirty years. She has written several books, including Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents and Disentangling from Emotionally Immature People. Dr. Gibson specializes in therapy and coaching with adults to attain new levels of personal growth and confidence in dealing with emotionally immature people.
Website: http://www.lindsaygibsonpsyd.com/
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