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Mar 2024
16m 57s

Emotionally Immature People: Creating He...

Rebecca Hunter, MSW
About this episode

Feeling frustrated by people who act like children? You’re not alone!

Join therapist Rebecca Hunter on Take Out Therapy as she dives deep into emotional maturity and helps you navigate relationships with those who may still have some growing up to do. Emotional immaturity isn’t just about tantrums—understanding it can lead to healthier, drama-free connections.

  • Recognize emotional immaturity and how it affects your relationships.
  • Learn practical ways to respond with confidence and clarity.
  • Identify your own emotional blind spots and foster personal growth.

Ready to stop the drama and create emotionally safe connections? Listen now!

Rebecca Hunter, MSW helps high-achieving empaths conquer burnout and anxiety with practical tools and personalized strategies. Get a little help with your self-improvement plan- I'd love to talk with you! Book your FREE strategy call here!

Visit www.takeouttherapy.com for more resources!

Take Out Therapy is a podcast designed for those seeking to reduce anxiety, recover from burnout, and live authentically, with topics ranging from mindfulness and emotional intelligence to emotional resilience and anxiety relief; discover actionable tips for managing stress, cultivating inner peace, overcoming overwhelm, setting boundaries, and mastering emotional regulation, all while supporting empathic executives on their journey toward self-compassion, work-life balance, and freedom from overthinking and people-pleasing habits.

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