Relational Child, Relational Brain
Development and Therapy in Childhood and Adolescence
Neil Harris editor Robert G Lee editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:27th Sep '11
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Volume II in the Evolution of Gestalt series, Relational Child, Relational Brain continues the development of the paradigm shift that places human development in a field that is deeply complex and fundamentally one of interconnection, taking us away from the limiting view of us as separate individuals.
It builds on the foundation of contemporary views of relational neurodevelopment and the profound influence of relationship on brain growth. It shows how, particularly in the first two years of life, but continuing across the whole of childhood and adolescence into early adulthood, the relational field is the context of child development. The focus then broadens out to examine the intersubjective influence of community, culture, and social and physical support. Backed by neurobiological and related research, it offers many examples of relational Gestalt practice with children, adolescents, and their families, with stories of loss, trauma, isolation, and other adversities.
Not just an invaluable resource for child and adolescent therapists, Relational Child, Relational Brain goes beyond the Esalen Study Conference from which it emerged and is a further invitation and challenge to apply relational Gestalt practice as a coherent and effective way forward in the troubled world of today.
"'How do we become who we are?' This book brings together contemporary theory and practice—backed by research—from the fields of evolution and development, neuroscience and infant studies, as well as elegant, in-depth case studies. For the serious-minded practitioner, it offers substantive ground for a fuller understanding of the theory and practice of relational psychotherapy."- Ruella Frank, Ph.D., co-author, The First Year and the Rest of Your Life (Routledge, 2010)
"Not just an invaluable resource for child and adolescent therapists and a delightful narrative, this book sets a new foundation for what it means to be a relational Gestalt psychotherapist today. It connects relationships and brain growth, in the process providing the neurobiological underpinnings of the organism/environment's ability to cope with the complexity of social life, which is the heart of the Gestalt model."- Margherita Spagnuolo Lobb, Director, Istituto di Gestalt HCC, Italy
"This book sets a milestone in the advancement of Gestalt therapy thinking and practice in the 21st century. It is a finely woven tapestry of current advances in child development, relationships, and neurobiology, all held within the integrative framework of Gestalt therapy."- Brian O'Neill, Director, Illawarra Gestalt Centre, Australia
ISBN: 9780415807760
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 544g
380 pages