Lindsay C. Gibson, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist in private practice who specializes in individual psychotherapy with adult children of emotionally immature parents. She is author of Who You Were Meant to Be and writes a monthly column on well-being for Tidewater Women magazine. In the past she has served as an adjunct assistant professor of graduate psychology for the College of William and Mary, as well as for Old Dominion University.
"Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents is a true gift to
readers who have difficulty acknowledging the legitimacy of their
needs and feelings because their EI parents unconsciously placed
their own needs front and center during the readers' formative
years. Clearly formulated and chock-full of useful case
illustrations and written exercises, this book vividly conveys the
dynamics that leave children burdened by emotional imperatives not
their own. By helping readers experience the compassion their
parents couldn't convey, Gibson guides the reader to a treasure
trove: the long-awaited experience of autonomy, authenticity, and
vitality!"
--Sarah Y. Krakauer, PsyD, author of Treating Dissociative Identity
Disorder--Sarah Y. Krakauer, PsyD
"A rare book that goes beyond self-help and provides true therapy.
Gibson's presence is felt throughout, breaking through the reader's
emotional isolation and providing gentle, concrete guidance through
a daunting journey. An intelligent and generous work."
--Laurie Helgoe, PhD, author of Introvert Power and Fragile
Bully--Laurie Helgoe, PhD
"For those who have lived their lives in the shadow of their EI
parent's pain--Gibson teaches, with clarity and comfort, that who
you are today is quite different from who and what you were taught
to believe. She gives you permission to leave your parent's issues
with them-- to free yourself of ownership of their thoughts,
feelings, and behaviors. Gibson has offered a gift! Embrace it and
look to your new future with peace and the power of the true
you!"
--Pamela Brewer, MSW, PhD, LCSW-C, psychotherapist; host of
MyNDTALK with Dr. Pamela Brewer, a daily relationship and mental
health podcast/broadcast--Pamela Brewer, MSW, PhD, LCSW-C
"In her newest book, Lindsay Gibson provides a beautifully written,
easy-to-understand guidebook for all those who have had to struggle
with being raised by EI parents. Gibson takes the reader through a
straightforward, step-by-step approach, defining and explaining
what EI parents look like, and how their conscious and unconscious
behaviors have powerful and lasting effects on their children.
Using case studies, interactive written exercises, and a
comprehensive Bill of Rights, Gibson empowers those who have been
raised by EI parents to fully reclaim their authentic selves."
--Kenneth A. Siegel, PhD, clinical psychologist with over forty
years of experience--Kenneth A. Siegel, PhD
"Lindsay Gibson has again written a valuable book in Recovering
from Emotionally Immature Parents, with extensive wisdom, thoughts,
and tools for searching one's inner experiences, self-talk, and
feelings from growing up with EI parents. This book is a resource
for both individuals on a personal journey and therapists, in the
human quest to heal life's wounds and grow into a more joyful and
fulfilled life. Gibson's compassionate guidance is well researched
with individual stories to enhance our understanding. She closes
with a Bill of Rights for Adult Children of EI parents that is
helpful for anyone in conflicted relationships."
--Mary Ann Kearley, CNS, LPC, clinical nurse specialist in mental
health, and licensed professional counselor in private practice in
Chesapeake, VA--Mary Ann Kearley, CNS, LPC
"Most everyone emerges from their childhood with a few emotional
scars, anxieties, or insecurities. However, many children sustain
serious emotional wounds when they have been raised by insensitive,
self-absorbed, and controlling parents. Young children or
adolescents in these situations can't see the big picture, are
powerless to fight back, and often blame themselves for their
predicament--locking in their emotional wounds for a lifetime.
Fortunately, the brilliance of Gibson's book sheds the light of
understanding and provides the keys to healing for countless
recovering individuals. This book is readable, relevant, grounded
in solid science, and yet so accessible to the person searching for
answers and healing from their wounds. It is a must-read for every
student of human behavior and every mental health
professional."
--Dan W. Briddell, PhD, licensed and board-certified clinical
psychologist with over forty years of clinical practice experience,
and author of The Love Bug and Other Tales of Psychotherapy--Dan W.
Briddell, PhD
"This book is a gift for those who have grown up with an EI parent.
Gibson gets it-- and she will help you feel seen and known in a way
that you likely never felt with your parent. You'll be able to put
words to your pain, so you can understand it, work through it, and,
ultimately, separate from it as you work toward building
relationships with yourself and others that will be more
emotionally fulfilling. It is clear how much she genuinely cares
for her clients and readers, and wants to support them in their
journey."
--Kathy Nguyen Li, PsyD, licensed psychologist, and owner of Sage
Counseling, PLLC, in Washington, D.C.--Kathy Nguyen Li, PsyD
"This excellent book offers a practical, concise understanding of
how emotionally immature (EI) parents impact your feelings,
thoughts, and behavior. With specific examples and exercises, you
can learn how to express yourself and reduce fear and self-doubt to
reclaim your right to your own emotional health and well-being. The
depth of Gibson's therapeutic skills, sound psychological
principles, and practical tools make this a must-read for anyone
whose life has been challenged by the emotional immaturity of
others. A valuable resource for the general public as well as
professionals!"
--Louise B. Lubin, PhD, licensed clinical psychologist, and retired
community faculty at Eastern Virginia Medical School--Louise B.
Lubin, PhD
"What a gift! After spending forty years talking with clients about
the issues and solutions Lindsay Gibson addresses in this
extraordinary book, finally there's one highly readable resource
that provides a complete, in-depth look at what every client needs
to know. Clear and concise explanations alongside extremely helpful
exercises make this book an absolute must-read for the multitudes
that experience the challenge of EI parents. Not just a book for
the children of EI parents, but a fantastic one-stop resource for
anyone dealing with a core set of problems we all actually struggle
with in the majority of our adult relationships."
--David Gordon, PhD, clinical psychologist in private practice in
Norfolk, VA; author of Mindful Dreaming; and founder of the
Dreamwork Institute--David Gordon, PhD
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