Do you feel like you’ve been dealt a bad hand in life? That your parents were never really there for you, or worse, they were actually quite damaging? If so, then this book is for you. “Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents” provides readers with the tools they need to finally put their pasts behind them and heal the wounds inflicted by their emotionally immature parents. Using detailed case studies and real-world examples Dr. Gibson guides readers through the process of understanding why their parents acted as they did, forgiving themselves and their families, building new relationships based on trust and respect, and moving forward into productive lives fully informed about what makes them special—and not repeating the mistakes of those before them.
For who is this book for ?
If you feel like you’ve been dealt a bad hand in life, then this book is for you. It provides readers with the tools they need to heal from the wounds inflicted by their emotionally immature parents.
Pros :
- The author’s extensive clinical experience lends authority and depth to the discussion.
- The book is well organized and easy to read, with a helpful chapter index.
- Gibson provides clear instructions for dealing with many common difficulties faced by adult children of emotionally immature parents.”
Cons :
- It might be triggering for people who have had difficult relationships with their parents.
- It could be expensive to purchase.
- The content might be too heavy or depressing for some readers
Learn more about the author
Lindsay C. Gibson PsyD, is a clinical psychologist and graduate of the Wright Institute in Berkeley, California. She specializes in working with adults who have experienced difficulties with their parents during development. Dr. Gibson has been featured on NBC’s Today Show and Fox News Channel as an expert on this topic, and her writing has appeared in magazines such as Good Housekeeping, Redbook, Woman’s Dayand Psychology Today.
Reader Reviews
“Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents”
“I’m so grateful I read this book. It has helped me to understand myself and my family better, and given me the tools to work through some longstanding issues. Highly recommended!”
“Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents”
“This book is a must read for anyone that grew up with emotionally immature parents. It has helped me to understand my past in a new way and given me the tools I need to move forward.”
