Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents
A New York Times bestseller--with more than one million copies sold!If you grew up with an emotionally immature, unavailable, or selfish parent, you may have lingering feelings of anger, loneliness, betrayal, or abandonment. You may recall your childhood as a time when your emotional needs were not met, when your feelings were dismissed, or when you took on adult levels of responsibility in an effort to compensate for your parent's behavior. These wounds can be healed, and you can move forward in your life. In this breakthrough book, clinical psychologist Lindsay Gibson exposes the destructive nature of parents who are emotionally immature or unavailable. You will see how these parents create a sense of neglect, and discover ways to heal from the pain and confusion caused by your childhood. By freeing yourself from your parents' emotional immaturity, you can recover your true nature, control how you react to them, and avoid disappointment. Finally, you'll learn how to create positive, new relationships so you can build a better life. Discover the four types of difficult parents: The emotional parent instills feelings of instability and anxiety The driven parent stays busy trying to perfect everything and everyone The passive parent avoids dealing with anything upsetting The rejecting parent is withdrawn, dismissive, and derogatory
Wisdom of the Earth, Wisdom of the Body
Experience vibrant health and balance through a unique, seasonal self-care approach that intertwines the earth-based wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine with yoga and meditation. In this practical exploration, experienced Chinese medicine practitioner and yoga teacher Jennifer Raye guides you through movement, mindfulness, and healing practices that align with the natural rhythm of the seasons. Drawing on these time-tested systems, Raye offers modern insights into using yoga postures, healing foods, herbal medicine, meditation, and other practices to balance the body and mind in an accessible and holistic way. This book includes: A unique way to understand your body, mind, and spirit based on the natural rhythm of the seasons.An easy-to-understand exploration of five-element theory and how it manifests in your life.Suggestions on what foods and lifestyle practices to implement at different times of the year.Yoga practices and postures that target the organs and meridians according to the Chinese medicine model.Numerous meditations, breathing techniques, inquiry suggestions, and journal exercises to maintain health and balance your energy.Inspiration to heal your spiritual self and transform your heart to benefit the world we share.And much more!
