Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents

Examine the concept of “emotional loneliness” as presented in the book. How does Gibson suggest this condition develops in children of emotionally immature parents, and what strategies does she recommend for overcoming it?

Analyze the four types of emotionally immature parents described in the book (emotional, driven, passive, and rejecting). Choose two types and compare their characteristics, effects on children, and the unique challenges they create.

How does Gibson explain the development of the “internalizer” coping style? Discuss its adaptive functions during childhood and potential limitations in adult relationships.