The first book of poems and reflections from the distinguished clinical
psychologist, Dan Hughes, which draw inspiration from a lifetime's work with
children and young people from traumatic early backgrounds.
Over fifty years ago, John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth's research on the
developmental psychology of children formed the basic tenets of attachment
theory.
Focusing on the intersection of attachment security and affect regulation, this book explores their vital role in therapeutic practices for children and adolescents. It emphasizes the need to translate these concepts into effective parenting strategies. Drawing on neuroscience, it highlights how healthy relationships are essential for human development, underlining the significance of the parent-child attachment relationship in fostering emotional well-being and growth.
Focusing on the complex journey of a child's development after enduring abuse and neglect, the book weaves together theory and research into a compelling narrative. It provides insightful case studies and practical strategies aimed at fostering attachment in children who have faced significant trauma, making it a crucial resource for students, professionals, and parents alike.
Focusing on emotional and behavioral issues stemming from inadequate early attachments, this book provides insights into the challenges faced by foster and adopted children. It critiques traditional interventions that fail to foster secure attachments and presents a treatment plan by Dr. Daniel Hughes. This plan emphasizes the importance of affective attunement from therapists and parents, essential for healing. The narrative highlights the critical need for children who have lost their birth parents to form special, committed relationships to support their growth and recovery.
Explores the importance of alchemy and its links to the occult in the period
between 1320 and 1400. This title synthesizes various aspects of alchemy and
shows its contribution to intellectual, social and political life in the
fourteenth century. It also explores manuscripts to reveal the daily routines
of the alchemist.