New Group Starting in September

Do you think you may be navigating a relationship with an emotionally immature parent? If so, this group is for you!

In my practice & personal life, I see many people are navigating a relationship with an emotionally immature parent. We will be reading this book together for 5 weeks and breaking down the concept. There will be space to share personal experiences. Please reach out for more information, or if you have any questions.

**Please note that this is different than parents who were physically and emotionally abusive or struggled with heavy substance abuse. This books focuses on parents who were emotionally immature. Please reach out to me if you have specific questions, and we can determine if you are a good fit for the group. SEE BELOW-

Emotionally Immature Parent

  • Emotional limitation is the root issue.
    They are self-focused, reactive, and unable to attune to a child’s needs — but often without deliberate cruelty.

  • May meet basic needs.
    They often provide food, shelter, and schooling, but neglect emotional nourishment.

  • Inconsistency rather than malice.
    Their hurtful behaviors usually come from immaturity, defensiveness, or lack of insight, not intentional harm.

  • Common experiences for children: feeling unseen, emotionally lonely, or like they must parent themselves or their parent.

Abusive Parent

  • Intentional harm or control is the root issue.
    Abuse includes deliberate acts of verbal, physical, sexual, or severe emotional harm.

  • Undermines safety and trust.
    Creates an environment of fear, humiliation, or danger.

  • Pattern of dominance and exploitation.
    The child’s well-being is sacrificed for the parent’s need for control or gratification.

  • Common experiences for children: trauma symptoms, hypervigilance, shame, and fear of caregivers.