Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents / Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents

by Lindsay C. Gibson

Genres: Psychology, Self Help, Relationships, Counselling, Parenting, Mental Health

Paperback

First published January 1, 2019

About the author

Dr. Lindsay C. Gibson, PsyD, is a New York Times bestselling author and licensed clinical psychologist with over thirty years of experience. She holds degrees from Central Michigan University and the Virginia Consortium Program in Clinical Psychology. Dr. Gibson, author of the bestselling book Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, has been featured in The New York Times and The Washington Post, appeared on major podcasts like Mel Robbins and Ten Percent Happier, and been featured by many TikTok book clubs. She speaks regularly at conferences such as the National Association of Social Workers Conference and Psychotherapy Networker Conference.

Reviews

[Joelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars. Debated admitting reading this one because it’s an “embarrassing therapy title”, but if it helps someone else, then it is worth it. I gave it 3.5 stars because I felt like it was a bit redundant in parts, but overall it was very affirming of my experience. There are some very good and helpful tidbits, and it is generally a “hopeful” book, even though it isn’t rooted in the gospel. Didn’t read the second/companion book, and probably won’t.

[Jena · Rating 4 out of 5]

Validated quite a few feelings and experiences from my past. Examples were oversimplified but I walked away from this book with tips and techniques on how to move forward with less hurt.

[MAPP Lab · Rating 5 out of 5]

Feelings in Focus: Emotionally Immature Parents Study

The Multimethod Assessment of Personality and Psychopathology (MAPP) Lab at Cleveland State University wants to understand your experience!

During childhood, did your parent:
* Avoid emotional situations or conversations?
* Get defensive, angry, or upset when you told them how you felt?
* Make you feel guilty for expressing your feelings?
* Have difficulty with criticism or self-reflection?
* Not think about other people’s feeling?
* Tell you to stop being emotional or to “get over it”?

Requirements to participate:
* Age 18 years or older
* Reside in the U.S.
* Be fluent in English
* Have/had a parent who is emotionally immature (does any of the listed behaviors)

This IRB approved study (IRB-FY2024-264), will not associate usernames or profiles with responses in any way. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Kathleen W. Reardon, the faculty advisor, and I at mapplab@csuohio.edu or (216) 687-3762.

If you’re interested, you can access the interest form here: https://csufull.qualtrics.com/jfe/for...

[Lydia Lucca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Both books are absolutely eye opening. By naming the things I have personally experienced and giving tons of examples I felt both seen and given permission to cultivate my inner world. It gave me words to express the things right under the surface and helped me understand many people in my life. Super helpful!!

[Iffat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing book.