Therapist and author Lindsay C. Gibson discusses challenges with emotionally immature parents, explaining how to set boundaries and express feelings. They explore how emotional immaturity affects parent-child relationships and the importance of empathy in fostering emotional health.
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Emotional Immaturity Spectrum
Emotional immaturity exists on a spectrum and varies with life circumstances.
A parent can appear successful yet struggle emotionally at home, affecting close relationships deeply.
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Characteristics of Emotional Immaturity
Emotionally immature parents are egocentric and lack empathy.
They interpret reality subjectively and react defensively to criticism, hindering communication.
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Role Impact On Immaturity Expression
Parents manage well in social or work roles due to external supports.
At home, emotional demands expose their immature, reactive behaviors and poor emotional regulation.
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In this week’s episode of the Calling Home podcast, Whitney speaks with therapist and author Lindsay C. Gibson discusses the challenges of dealing with emotionally immature parents. They’ll discuss how emotional immaturity exists on a spectrum and can be influenced by various factors such as life stage and external circumstances. Lindsay will explain how adult children can express their feelings and set boundaries with their parents, rather than try to change them.
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