Clinical psychologist and bestselling author Lindsay C. Gibson shares strategies for handling emotionally immature people in relationships. Topics include identifying EIPs, disentangling from toxic individuals, maintaining self-identity, setting boundaries, and interacting with emotionally mature individuals. Gibson explores the impact of emotionally immature behaviors on self-reflection and personal well-being.

Our relationships are the most important variable in our health and happiness, but they may also be the most difficult. This is especially true when those closest to us turn out to be emotionally immature people.Lindsay C. Gibson is a clinical psychologist and bestselling author who specializes in helping people identify and deal with emotionally immature people, or EIP’s. Her first appearance on our show was one of our most popular episodes of 2022. Now she’s back to offer concrete strategies for handling the EIP’s in your life, wherever you may find them. Her new book is called Disentangling from Emotionally Immature People.In this episode we talk about:A primer on the cardinal characteristics of emotionally immature people (EIP’s), how to spot them, and why you might want toWhat Lindsay means by “disentangling” from EIP’s, and how to do itWhat often happens to your own sense of self when you’re in relationship (or even just in conversation) with an EIP How to interact with an EIP How to prevent brain scramble when you’re talking with someone who isn’t making any attempt to understand what you’re saying  How she reacts when she comes across EIP’s in her everyday lifeWhether it’s possible to have some immature characteristics without being an EIPHandling your own emotionally immature tendencies  Whether or not EIP’s can changeThe limits of estrangementWhy she encourages “alternatives to forgiveness”For tickets to TPH's live event in Boston on September 7:https://thewilbur.com/armory/artist/dan-harris/Full Shownotes:https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/lindsay-c-gibson-617See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Lindsay C. Gibson shares insights on dealing with emotionally immature people, especially parents. Topics include signs of emotional immaturity, coping strategies, healing from distant parents, setting boundaries, and the role of compassion in relationships with EIP's.

Emotionally immature people (EIP’s) are hard to avoid and most of us, if not all of us, have to deal with them at some point in our lives. These interactions can range from mildly annoying to genuinely traumatic, especially if the emotionally immature people in question are our own parents, which is true for an awful lot of us.Today’s guest, clinical psychologist Lindsay C. Gibson, gives advice for dealing with emotionally immature people, whether they’re your parents or not. She has written a sleeper hit book on the subject called, Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents.In this episode we talk about:The signs of emotional immaturity Whether or not I’m emotionally immatureWhat happens to children who are raised by emotionally immature parents, including their signature coping strategiesWhy adult children of EIP’s turn to healing fantasies, and how to let them goHow to cope with emotionally immature parents as an adultWhat role compassion should and should not play in your relationship with EIP’sHow to healFull Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/lindsay-gibson-497See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Clinical psychologist and author Lindsay C. Gibson discusses emotionally immature people (EIPs) and the effects of growing up with emotionally immature parents. She explores the characteristics of EIPs, their impact on relationships, and how being raised by emotionally immature parents can lead to internal struggles. Lindsay emphasizes the importance of self-compassion and self-identification for healing.

Discover the differences between narcissism and emotional immaturity, learn how to set boundaries with family members, and explore strategies for self-care in complex relationships. Dive into the world of emotional growth and personal development with expert advice from Lindsay C. Gibson.

Clinical psychologist Lindsay C. Gibson shares practical steps to disentangle from emotionally immature people, discussing the challenges of engaging in conflict and setting boundaries. They explore the impact of being raised by emotionally immature parents and the ongoing journey of healing and finding one's identity. The speakers also discuss the difficulties of conversing with emotionally immature individuals and the emotional challenges of seeking understanding and validation from them.

Learn how to deal with emotionally immature partners and in-laws as expert Lindsay C. Gibson provides practical tools for setting boundaries, protecting your energy, and addressing neglect in relationships. Explore the impact of emotional walls and navigate challenging family dynamics with confidence.

Lindsay C. Gibson, PhD, author of Self-Care for Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, joins us to discuss adult children of emotionally immature parents. Gibson is a clinical psychologist in private practice who specializes in individual psychotherapy with adult children of emotionally immature (EI) parents. She is also author of Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents, and Who You Were Meant to Be. Visit our website at www.newharbinger.com and use coupon code 'Podcast25' to receive 25% off your entire order. Buy the Book: New Harbinger - https://bit.ly/3KKLdo3   Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1684039827/   Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1138867887   IndieBound - https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781684039821

Dr. Lindsay Gibson, a clinical psychologist with over 35 years of experience and author of "Self-Care for Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents," delves into the impact of emotionally immature parents on their offspring. She discusses how these dynamics cultivate anxiety, low self-worth, and trauma in adulthood. The conversation emphasizes the importance of recognizing these patterns for healing and growth, and offers strategies for embracing self-care and establishing emotional boundaries. Listeners gain valuable insights into redefining their identity amidst familial expectations.