{"product_id":"adult-children-of-emotionally-immature-parents-how-to-heal-from-distant-rejecting-or-self-involved-parents","title":"Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents (Spiral Bound)","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarc Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncludes bibliographical references (pages 199-201).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\"Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents\u003c\/i\u003e is written with the wisdom and heart of a seasoned therapist and the mind of a scholar who's spent decades poring over psychological research and theory. In this book, Lindsay C. Gibson seamlessly blends this impressive body of knowledge with the real-life experiences of her clients to create a user-friendly and highly readable book. ... This book is not about blame but rather about understanding oneself on a deep level and learning to heal.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--Esther Lerman Freeman, PsyD\u003c\/b\u003e, clinical associate professor at the Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Children cannot choose their parents. Unfortunately, many individuals grow up suffering the life-shaping adversities of having emotionally immature, neglectful parents. With wisdom and compassion, Lindsay C. Gibson enables readers to recognize and better understand these toxic relationships and to create novel, healthy paths of healing. This book provides a powerful opportunity for self-help and is a wonderful resource for therapists to recommend to clients in need.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--Thomas F. Cash, PhD\u003c\/b\u003e, Professor Emeritus of psychology at Old Dominion University, and author of \n\u003ci\u003eThe Body Image Workbook\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Lindsay C. Gibson's insightful book offers the 'emotionally lonely' a step-by-step journey toward self-awareness and healing. Gibson's revealing anecdotes, enlightening exercises, and honest insight lead the reader to a better understanding of how to connect more fully with oneself and others. This is an excellent book for anyone who feels isolated from family members and seeks to enjoy a more emotionally connected life.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--Peggy Sijswerda, \u003c\/b\u003e editor and publisher of \n\u003ci\u003eTidewater Women\u003c\/i\u003e (tidewaterwomen.com) and \n\u003ci\u003eTidewater Family\u003c\/i\u003e (tidewaterfamily.com), and author of \n\u003ci\u003eStill Life with Sierra\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Lindsay C. Gibson, a very experienced psychotherapist, wrote \n\u003ci\u003eAdult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents\u003c\/i\u003e to provide guidance to adults for self-help in resolving anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties that result from having emotionally immature parents. It is a thorough and detailed description of immature parents, children's experience of their parenting, and methods to resolve the resulting problems. There are many useful examples from Gibson's psychotherapy clients. The book includes helpful exercises for self-understanding. A person can use the book to develop emotional maturity and deeper relationships.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--Neill Watson, PhD\u003c\/b\u003e, research professor and Professor Emeritus of psychology at the College of William and Mary, and clinical psychologist who does research on anxiety, depression, and psychotherapy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Based on years of reading, research, and working with patients, psychologist Lindsay C. Gibson has written an outstanding book about the multiple ways that emotionally immature parents impact the lives of their adult children. I highly recommend \n\u003ci\u003eAdult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents\u003c\/i\u003e for all readers who want to understand the parent\/child dynamic. This is an uplifting book that provides hope and superb coping strategies for those who find it difficult or impossible to bond with parents who lack empathy and sensitivity. ... \n\u003ci\u003eAdult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents\u003c\/i\u003e is full of wisdom that will enable you to relate to your family members and friends in the healthiest way possible--no matter what age you are--and possibly even to recognize what's behind some of the dysfunctional exchanges depicted in the news and in popular culture.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--Robin Cutler, PhD\u003c\/b\u003e, historian and author of \n\u003ci\u003eA Soul on Trial\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Lindsay C. Gibson's \n\u003ci\u003eAdult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents\u003c\/i\u003e is an insightful and compassionate guide for anyone seeking to understand and overcome the long-term impact of growing up in an emotionally barren family. Here you will find sage advice and simple practices that will help you break free from old patterns, connect more deeply with yourself and others, and, ultimately, be the person you were always meant to be.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--Ronald J. Frederick, PhD\u003c\/b\u003e, psychologist and author of \n\u003ci\u003eLiving Like You Mean It\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLindsay C. Gibson, PsyD\u003c\/b\u003e, is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist with more than thirty years' experience working in both public service and private practice. Her books--including the \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller, \n\u003ci\u003eAdult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents\u003c\/i\u003e--have sold more than a million copies, and have been translated into thirty-seven languages. In the past, Gibson has served as an adjunct assistant professor, teaching doctoral clinical psychology students clinical theory and psychotherapy techniques. She specializes in therapy and coaching with adults to attain new levels of personal growth, emotional intimacy with others, and confidence in dealing with emotionally immature family members. Gibson lives and works in Virginia Beach, VA.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Lindsay C. Gibson, PsyD, gives practical insight into a prevalent problem...The book is impeccably clear...This utter lack of confusion makes the book quite soothing, despite the heavy subject. The soothing effect is amplified by Gibson's caring, knowledgeable voice--it's easy to believe her when she says, 'I wish the very best for you.' This book can be a source of healing for adult children of these kinds of parents--particularly for young adults. But it's also insightful for bosses, therapists, friends, and anyone else who works with, cares for, and supports the people described in this book. Gibson's professional background allows her to anticipate people's emotions and reticence--and urge them gently forward.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e -- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eForeword Magazine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Lindsay C. Gibson's book, \n\u003ci\u003eAdult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents\u003c\/i\u003e, is filled with clinical vignettes that will resonate with adult children of emotionally immature parents. The book also offers practical advice and exercises for identifying one's true self and avoiding the pitfalls of self-images, relationships, and fantasies that undermine one's psychological well-being. Finally, the book provides solid guidelines for interacting with one's emotionally immature parents in a manner that avoids painful and damaging recreations of the past. Readers will find relief from recognizing that they are not alone and that they are understood by this remarkable clinician.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--B. A. Winstead, PhD\u003c\/b\u003e, professor of psychology at Old Dominion University and the Virginia Consortium Program in Clinical Psychology, and coeditor of \n\u003ci\u003ePsychopathology: Foundations for a Contemporary Understanding, Third Edition\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"I've interviewed hundreds of people on my show, and my episodes with Lindsay C. Gibson are among the most popular and resonant. She gives people practical tools for both understanding and handling the most difficult people in their lives. Highly recommend.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--Dan Harris\u003c\/b\u003e, host of the \n\u003ci\u003eTen Percent Happier\u003c\/i\u003e podcast\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e bestseller\u003c\/b\u003e--\u003cb\u003ewith more than one million copies sold!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIf you grew up with an emotionally immature, unavailable, or selfish parent, you may have lingering feelings of anger, loneliness, betrayal, or abandonment. You may recall your childhood as a time when your emotional needs were not met, when your feelings were dismissed, or when you took on adult levels of responsibility in an effort to compensate for your parent's behavior. These wounds \u003ci\u003ecan\u003c\/i\u003e be healed, and you \u003ci\u003ecan\u003c\/i\u003e move forward in your life.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e In this breakthrough book, clinical psychologist Lindsay Gibson exposes the destructive nature of parents who are emotionally immature or unavailable. You will see how these parents create a sense of neglect, and discover ways to heal from the pain and confusion caused by your childhood\u003ci\u003e. \u003c\/i\u003eBy freeing yourself from your parents' emotional immaturity, you can recover your true nature, control how you react to them, and avoid disappointment. Finally, you'll learn how to create positive, new relationships so you can build a better life. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Discover the four types of difficult parents: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe emotional parent\u003c\/b\u003e instills feelings of instability and anxiety \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe driven parent\u003c\/b\u003e stays busy trying to perfect everything and everyone \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe passive parent\u003c\/b\u003e avoids dealing with anything upsetting \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe rejecting parent\u003c\/b\u003e is withdrawn, dismissive, and derogatory \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eForeword\u003c\/span\u003e 08\/27\/2015 (EAN 9781626251700, Paperback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eGibson, Lindsay C\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLindsay C. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eGibson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e, PsyD\u003c\/b\u003e, is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist with more than thirty years' experience working in public service and private practice. 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