The original book was a very good baseline for a better understanding of ACOEIP, but this one is even better for therapists (like me!) trying to better their treatment options. The added appendix are especially useful in my opinion. I will definitely purchase this when it comes out, and keep it as a reference manual for my practice.

Last year, I read Dr. Lindsay Gibson's Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents which was a profound experience that inspired me to pursue a career in therapy focused on adult trauma survivors. In that book, I appreciated learning about the psychological concepts that provided context and validation to the incredibly painful experience of having emotionally immature parents. In this new book, Dr. Gibson dives deeper into those concepts and skillfully introduces many new ones. She addresses crucial topics in psychotherapy such as psychoeducation, therapist boundaries, various modalities for working with trauma survivors, and strategies for overcoming roadblocks to goal progress. She also offers recommendations for further reading and theories to explore, making this book a springboard for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of trauma work. Dr. Gibson makes it easy to understand how her ideas can be applied in therapy by providing script suggestions, handouts, and client examples. Overall, the knowledge I've gained from this book gives me confidence that I can make a meaningful difference in the lives of my future clients. I believe any mental health professional would greatly benefit from the perspectives shared in this book.

I have used the original book for myself and in my practice as a psychotherapist and have found it to be truly so groundbreaking. Having a more accessible and applicable workbook for this work is going to be a great resource. The author knows how to really break things down to a digestible level. I can't wait to incorporate this book into my practice with my clients!

Eye opening. It was hard reading at moments because it hits home, but I'm glad I did. The book is full of insights and really makes you revisit and reconsider personal experiences. A very good read.