What is the real impact of growing up with emotionally immature parents? Dr. Lindsay Gibson, author of the bestselling Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, joins the show to explain what it costs a child over decades, and how to parent differently.In this conversation, we get into:What actually makes a parent emotionally immatureWhy the love can be real and the harm can be real at the same timeWhat this can cost a child over years, including a shaken sense of trust in their own perception of realityWhat a healthy relationship with an emotionally immature parent can look like in adulthoodThe fear so many carry, that we'll become our parents, and why Lindsay says that fear itself might be a good signThe four essential jobs of parenting: protection, nurturance, guidance, and limitsHer seven parental mindsets for maturity, and the chapter she calls The AbsolutesDr. Gibson's new book, How to Raise an Emotionally Mature Child, is out now. Order a copy on Amazon or Barnes and NobleFind her at lindsaycgibson.com and on Instagram @dr.lindsaygibson.Thanks for listening to The Complex Trauma Podcast!Be sure to follow, share and give us a review on your favorite podcast platform.Follow on Instagram: @sarahherstichlcsw Follow on TikTok: @sarahherstichlcswLearn more about EMDR & trauma therapy in Pennsylvania with Reclaim TherapyThis podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical, psychological, or nutritional advice, diagnosis, or treatment.Remember, I'm a therapist, but I'm not your therapist. Nothing in this podcast is meant to replace actual therapy or treatment. If you're in crisis or things feel really unsafe right now, please reach out to someone. You can call 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, text them, or head to your nearest ER.The views expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not represent the opinions of any organizations or institutions. Reliance on any information provided by this podcast is solely at your own risk.

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