Stop walking on eggshells around your parents and find peace…even if they never change
Join our online support group for Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents (EIPs) and finally feel seen + gain the knowledge & tools you need to make sense of your past, increase confidence, and take back control of your life
Group starts March 4, 2025!
Meets Tuesdays from 12-1pm CST
Imagine this…
You’re just about to sit down for dinner when your phone beeps. It’s a text from your mom.
Only this time, your heart doesn’t jump into hyperdrive.
The dread you always used to feel whenever you saw her name or face is no longer there.
The constant replaying of past interactions just trying to make sense of the chaos is gone.
No more scanning your brain for all possible, equally unpleasant, scenarios that could invade your peace the moment you pick up the phone.
And that thought of: “What did I do wrong this time?” Well, it doesn’t even cross your mind.
Instead, you calmly put your phone away and enjoy your dinner feeling in control and at peace.
This may sound too good to be true. Especially if right now you’re just feeling stuck, frustrated, and defeated in this relationship.
But I want you to know it’s 💯 possible with the right support, info and tools.
This Support Group is designed to help you stop the second-guessing, gain clarity, and move forward in your life with confidence!
Over the course of 8 weeks, we’ll cover 8 key topics + actionable skills you can add to your toolbox so that you can walk into future interactions with increased understanding, and a game plan to protect your peace.
Handouts for each topic will be provided along with action steps to practice between sessions in order to integrate new info and strengthen both your skills and your confidence.
“I really enjoyed all the psychoeducation and tips Katie shared. And the weekly handouts were incredibly helpful, and something I still refer back to often!”
- M.S., Former group member
Here are the topics & skills we cover in the Support Group:
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Week 1
Characteristics of emotionally neglectful/immature parents
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Week 2
Family roles & learned coping mechanisms (ie. people-pleasing, perfectionism).
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Week 3
Emotions 101 - Learn to identify and reconnect to your emotions
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Week 4
Identify your emotional needs and get them met
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Week 5
Boundaries 101 - How to set, communicate, and enforce them
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Week 6
4 common tactics used by EIPs to control you + how to respond with confidence
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Week 7
Manage triggers so they stop managing you and your life
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Week 8
Tips to establish and navigate low/no-contact relationships
Group Details
Format: Meets virtually via Zoom
Number of sessions: 8 sessions
Dates: Mar: 4, 11, 18, 25, Apr: 1, 8, 15, 22
Time: 12 - 1pm CST
Length of session: 1 hour
Cost: $50/session*
Payment method: Credit or debit card
*Special discount available. Contact Katie for more information.
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How to know if this is the right group for you:
This group is for you if:
You’re tired of walking on eggshells around your parent/s
You’re done letting one bad interaction with them ruin your entire day
You want to set boundaries that actually work
You’re done feeling unheard, unseen, and “not good enough”
You want to feel prepared - not panicked - next time you’re around your parent
You want to feel empowered to make decisions that reflect your interests and values, instead of being guilted into going along with your parent/s
You want to get your confidence - and your voice - back!
Hi! I’m Katie, your group coach.
I am a therapist who specializes in treating both Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN) and Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents (ACEIPs) because CEN is often due to being raised by parents who are emotionally underdeveloped and unavailable.
I know how lonely it can feel to grow up with emotional neglect and have a difficult relationship with your parents as a result.
It can seem like no one understands but everyone has an opinion on what you “should” do. It can be exhausting trying to make sense of it all, especially when others - even your family members - don’t share your perspective. The whole experience can feel overwhelming and frustrating no matter what you do!
I created the Online ACEIPs Support Group to help you feel less alone in this experience + gain insights and tools to go from overwhelm and frustration to clarity and confidence in your ability to protect your peace and navigate this difficult relationship...without putting your life on hold, waiting for them to change!
Space is limited so if you’re ready for a change, schedule a FREE 15 minute call to get started!
I can’t wait to further support and empower you in this group.
What past group members have said:
Let’s make sure this is the right space for you.
Start taking agency in 3 easy steps:
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We'll chat for 15 minutes to make sure this group is a good fit. If it is, I’ll send over 3 forms for you to sign and you’ll be all set to start!
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Over 8 weeks, you'll have the opportunity to support others and be supported while you gain new information and tools each week to increase your confidence and skill at managing your difficult relationship with your parent…without sacrificing your peace.
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You’ll receive weekly handouts + small but powerful action steps (that don’t take a ton of time!) to integrate new habits and skills so that you can walk into future interactions and decisions regarding your parents feeling confident and empowered!
Are you a provider looking to refer a client?
Send this flyer to potential clients and encourage them to schedule a FREE 15-minute consultation with Katie to see if the group is a good fit.
FAQs
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Group members are encouraged to plan around group times as best they can, only missing if there is something that is outside of their immediate control, such as sickness or death in the family. Support Groups are successful when there is regular attendance on behalf of all the participants. This creates consistency and predictability, which are the foundation of building trust and safety.
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Yes, there is a 10% discount for group members who meet one of the following criteria: are on my email list, identify as BIPOC, or prepay for all 8 sessions. Discounts cannot be combined. Please chat with Katie to get more details.
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Yes, it is ideal for all group members to be on camera for each group session. Being able to put names to faces, and observe facial expressions and some body language greatly decreases misunderstandings, and contributes to the feeling of connectedness and safety among group members.
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Yes, online support groups can be just as effective as in-person support groups! In fact, it can increase your overall comfort level as you are surrounded by the familiarity of your own home/space during the group session. Plus, meeting online can eliminate stress and barriers to attendance, such as drive time/traffic, making it easier to fit into your busy schedule.
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Yes, you can participate in both at the same time! They each have different benefits that can work well together to enhance your healing process.
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YES! A parent can still have a significant and negative impact on how we think and feel about ourselves even if they are no longer alive. Oftentimes there is still a need to validate and process through our childhood and our complicated relationship with our parent in order to fully heal and move forward in our life.
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The Support Group is not a good fit for adults who are: experiencing suicidal thoughts, acting on self-harm behaviors, have an u nsafe living situation, unable to attend sessions regularly due to scheduling conflicts