Summary of Jasmin Lee Cori's The Emotionally Absent Mother

By IRB Media

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book.

Book Preview: #1 The tree of life is a natural symbol for mothering. With its fruits and flowers, with birds and animals in and around it, it provides both shelter and supply. It is like a fountain of abundance.

#2 We are made of our mothers, and we are shaped by them. The way we see ourselves and our sense of self-esteem are heavily influenced by our mother. She is not the only influence on us, but she and our interactions with her provide the basic building materials for all of these things.

#3 The term mother can refer to any adult who takes on a caring, nurturing, and protective role in your life. This can include an adoptive mother, grandmother, or stepmother; even the right father can fill these shoes.

#4 The good-enough mother is the one who provides enough for a child to have a good start in life. She is not always going to be perfect, but she must know how to make things right when she misses.

• Language: English
• Publisher: IRB Media
• Release date: Mar 8, 2022
• ISBN: 9781669357049

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Insights on Jasmin Lee Cori's The Emotionally Absent Mother

Contents

Insights from Chapter 1

Insights from Chapter 2

Insights from Chapter 3

Insights from Chapter 4

Insights from Chapter 5

Insights from Chapter 6

Insights from Chapter 7

Insights from Chapter 8

Insights from Chapter 9

Insights from Chapter 10

Insights from Chapter 11

Insights from Chapter 12

Insights from Chapter 1

#1

The tree of life is a natural symbol for mothering. With its fruits and flowers, with birds and animals in and around it, it provides both shelter and supply. It is like a fountain of abundance.

#2

We are made of our mothers, and we are shaped by them. The way we see ourselves and our sense of self-esteem are heavily influenced by our mother. She is not the only influence on us, but she and our interactions with her provide the basic building materials for all of these things.

#3

The term mother can refer to any adult who takes on a caring, nurturing, and protective role in your life. This can include an adoptive mother, grandmother, or stepmother; even the right father can fill these shoes.

#4

The good-enough mother is the one who provides enough for a child to have a good start in life. She is not always going to be perfect, but she must know how to make things right when she misses.

#5

The ten Good Mother messages are: I’m glad you’re here. I see you. You are special to me. I respect you. I love you. Your needs are important to me. You can turn to me for help. I am here for you.

#6

Go through each of the ten Good Mother messages and note your emotional response to them. Does this message feel familiar to you. How does it feel in your body. You may compare each message in the first list with the corresponding one in the second list and see which seems more true for you.

#7

When you don’t get enough