Mountain Cabbage Tree

Refusal to grow up, rebelliousness, avoidance of responsibility, projection.

For those who refuse to grow up, who are adult in years but not in attitude, who rebel or cling to their childhood or adolescence, refusing to mature, take responsibility or pull their weight, who are unable to accept that work and commitment are part of being adult. Such people often continue to use the jargon of their earlier years and have erratic or irresponsible behaviour or work patterns. The responsibilities and commitments of adulthood and parenthood are avoided. They may see themselves as their parents' "little girl" or "little boy" and in relationships tend to project parent onto their partner, replaying childhood or adolescent patterns. This essence works by facilitating awareness and perpective. By recognising what is happening and bringing it into conciousness, it is possible to change, grow, mature and take responsibility willingly.