Parent-Infant PsychodynamicsParent-Infant Psychodynamics: Wild Things, Mirrors and Ghosts (2003)

Editor: Raphael-Leff, J.

Publisher: London: Whurr.

This book focuses on the interweaving psychic realities and unconscious dynamics between family members in the context of changing patterns of socio-cultural expectations, ethical considerations and biological realities. The broad spectrum of topics encourages self-reflective thinking about the health-care profesional's role in work with families at various stages of the life-cycle, in illness and health. In particular, recognition of risk factors relating to areas of emotional vulnerability in clients and their impact on the practitioner.

It is intended for interested parents and professionals such as midwives; health visitors; social workers; couple counsellors; child therapists; parent-infant or family therapists; General Practice nurses and doctors; psychiatric nurses; fertility experts; obstetricians and gynaecologists, etc. working with expectant parents, babies and their families.

"This wonderful collection of classic papers is sure to be a set text for any course covering the fast developing field of Infant Mental Health. It is an invaluable resource."

Paul Barrows, Chair - Association for Infant Mental Health (UK).

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