Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents Guided Journal: Your Space to Heal, Reflect, and Reconnect with Your True Self

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"Gibson's journal is the missing link to achieve emotional healing from being raised by an emotionally immature parent. This guided journal gives readers the opportunity for deep self-reflection and understanding. Each chapter has thought-provoking questions, exercises, and education as to how children of emotionally immature parents can connect to their inner guidance and repair damage that was caused by their parents. Healing is possible with this remarkable companion journal."
--Brie Turns-Coe, PhD, LMFT, chair of the marriage and family therapy program at Arizona Christian University; and author of Parent the Child You Have, Not the Child You Were--Brie Turns-Coe, PhD, LMFT

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"More like life-changing therapy than a self-care book. Lindsay Gibson has created a safe, nurturing, therapeutic space for us to acknowledge our inner experiences, explore how our early relationships shaped us, and discover our truest selves deep within. Empowering, challenging, and healing, I found myself vitalized yet also unexpectedly grounded and humbled. Prepare yourself for a transformational experience!"
--Holly Spotts, PsyD, clinical psychologist, and owner of Full Cup Wellness
--Holly Spotts, PsyD

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"Lindsay Gibson's Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents Guided Journal is an essential resource for anyone in the process of healing from neglectful parenting. As a therapist, I use Gibson's methods for clients who struggle to feel love and belonging in their broken family systems. Gibson's journal is filled with her trademark wisdom, wit, and kindness, and is a beautiful companion piece to her extensive work on adult children of emotionally immature parents."
-- Erin McMenamin, MSW, licensed clinical social worker specializing in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the veteran population; and coauthor of Entering the Parlor
--Erin McMenamin, MSW

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"Brilliant, compassionate, and challenging in all the right ways! The thought-provoking prompts and guided exercises provide a safe space for readers to explore the then-and-now impact of being raised by emotionally immature parents. The audacious challenges and objective reflections bring healing and growth in a wonderfully refreshing way. This guided journal isn't just about healing; it's about helping us reclaim our narrative and rediscover the resilient spirit within us!"
--Nicole Johnson, LPC, MEd, CCTP, CLC, "The Ginger Shrink," and owner of Oak and Ivy Therapy Services--Nicole Johnson, LPC, MEd, CCTP, CLC

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"Often when surrounded by emotionally immature people, we take on their criticism and commentary as our inner critic. The work in this book shows you how to inoculate yourself to the noise of the emotionally immature person, build your immunity to their efforts to control and overpower you, and recruit your inner critic to be your biggest fan while building trust in yourself and your intuition."
--Meagen Gibson, chief content officer at Conscious Life, and cohost of Trauma Super Conference--Meagen Gibson

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"As a psychologist, I enthusiastically recommend this guided journal for any clients who seek a deeper understanding of their complicated relationship with their emotionally immature parents. As a writer, I'm in awe of the skill and creativity she employs to encourage thoughtful introspection while sharing transformative guidance. And as the target audience for this topic, I plan to revisit this journal time and time again."
--Ryan Howes, PhD, ABPP, clinical psychologist, and author of Mental Health Journal for Men--Ryan Howes, PhD, ABPP

Biographical Note:

Lindsay C. Gibson, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist with more than thirty years' experience working in both public service and private practice. Her books--including the New York Times bestseller, Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents--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.

From the author of the New York Times bestseller, Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, comes the guided journal, with self-reflective writing practices to help you heal from the past, set intentions for healthier relationships, and reconnect with your true self.

If you grew up with an emotionally immature, unavailable, or selfish parent, you may recall your childhood as a time when your emotional needs were not met or dismissed--and you may have lingering feelings of anger, loneliness, betrayal, and abandonment as a result. As an adult, you have likely fought hard to establish your own sense of self, and heal the invisible wounds caused by your parent. Now, let this compassionate journal guide you even further on your journey toward self-development and personal growth.

Based on Lindsay Gibson's self-help hit, the Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents Guided Journal offers soothing, self-reflective writing practices to help you process your emotions, heal the invisible wounds of growing up with an emotionally immature parent (EIP), and set intentions for building healthier and more reciprocal relationships now and in the future. With this empowering journal, you'll explore how your relationships and overall well-being have been negatively impacted by EIPs, grow beyond these negative effects to live a more expansive life, and cultivate a deeper connection with your true self.

The simple act of putting pen to paper affirms the importance of your thoughts and feelings. When you write about your inner experiences--your thoughts, feelings, and wishes--you connect emotionally with yourself. Journaling can be an encounter with your soul--your own spark of absolute individuality. The reflective practices in this journal will help you forge a more authentic connection to your spark--who you really are.

Written by renowned mental health and wellness experts, New Harbinger's Journals for Change combine evidence-based psychology with proven-effective guided journaling techniques to help you make lasting personal change--one page at a time.

Contributor Bio:Gibson, Lindsay C

Lindsay C. Gibson, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist with more than thirty years' experience working in public service and private practice. Her books--including the New York Times bestseller, Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents--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.