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Therapy Chat

409: Disentangling From Emotionally Immature People with Dr. Lindsay Gibson

Nov 24, 2023
Dr. Lindsay Gibson, psychologist and author, discusses disentangling from emotionally immature people. She describes their characteristics, how it feels to be in a relationship with them, and how to assert ourselves. She also talks about her book 'Disentangling From Emotionally Immature People' and shares insights on transforming relationships with emotionally immature parents.
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  • Consistently setting clear boundaries with emotionally immature individuals can establish new relationship norms over time for individual self-definition and expression.
  • Adult children of emotionally immature parents can benefit from creating space for themselves to prevent emotional depletion and cultivate a deeper connection with their own identity.

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Emotionally Immature People Setting Boundaries

Setting boundaries with emotionally immature people can be challenging. While it may not lead to immediate understanding or compliance from the emotionally immature individual, repeatedly setting clear and specific boundaries can help establish a new norm over time. It's important to avoid getting emotionally reactive and to focus on creating space for yourself within the relationship.

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