The Basic Experience and the Development of the Self

The Basic Experience and the Development of the Self
Author: Luciano Rispoli
Publisher: Peter Lang
Total Pages: 464
Release: 2008
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9783039117505

In today's world, children's development is increasingly under threat. Basic experiences (such as joy, tenderness, learning how to love, well-being etc.) which are crucial for healthy development are often deficient or tainted. As a result, more and more children show signs of restlessness, anxiety and relational problems. This study examines the profound functioning at the root of human life and analyses the characteristics of these functional processes - the forms they present at different stages of development, how they may be supported by adults, what dysfunctions can occur and how such imbalances can be cared for or healed. The individual as a whole is considered in the light of all its Functions: emotional, cognitive, physical and postural. This text provides numerous case histories, through which the author illustrates various modalities of prevention, cure and therapeutic intervention for children and adolescents. This work is based on the theory that only a truly comprehensive outlook can help us understand what really happens during human development and devise truly effective treatments, avoiding the error of fragmenting the mind and the body, which are seen here as inseparable elements of a unified whole.

Affect Regulation, Mentalization, and the Development of the Self

Affect Regulation, Mentalization, and the Development of the Self
Author: Peter Fonagy
Publisher: Other Press, LLC
Total Pages: 600
Release: 2010-09-07
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1590514610

Winner of the 2003 Gradiva Award and the 2003 Goethe Award for Psychoanalytic Scholarship Arguing for the importance of attachment and emotionality in the developing human consciousness, four prominent analysts explore and refine the concepts of mentalization and affect regulation. Their bold, energetic, and encouraging vision for psychoanalytic treatment combines elements of developmental psychology, attachment theory, and psychoanalytic technique. Drawing extensively on case studies and recent analytic literature to illustrate their ideas, Fonagy, Gergely, Jurist, and Target offer models of psychotherapy practice that can enable the gradual development of mentalization and affect regulation even in patients with long histories of violence or neglect.

The Structure and Development of Self-Consciousness

The Structure and Development of Self-Consciousness
Author: Dan Zahavi
Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2004-09-23
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 9027295131

Self-consciousness is a topic of considerable importance to a variety of empirical and theoretical disciplines such as developmental and social psychology, cognitive neuroscience, psychiatry, and philosophy. This volume presents essays on self-consciousness by prominent psychologists, cognitive neurologists, and philosophers. Some of the topics included are the infants’ sense of self and others, theory of mind, phenomenology of embodiment, neural mechanisms of action attribution, and hermeneutics of the self. A number of these essays argue in turn that empirical findings in developmental psychology, phenomenological analyses of embodiment, or studies of pathological self-experiences point to the existence of a type of self-consciousness that does not require any explicit I —thought or self-observation, but is more adequately described as a pre-reflective, embodied form of self-familiarity. The different contributions in the volume amply demonstrate that self-consciousness is a complex multifaceted phenomenon that calls for an integration of different complementary interdisciplinary perspectives. (Series B)

The Journey of Child Development

The Journey of Child Development
Author: Bruce Sklarew
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 302
Release: 2011-01-19
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1135153000

Joseph Noshpitz was at the forefront of psychodynamic treatment and research with children and adolescents. These previously unpublished papers are introduced by experts who contemporize and contextualize the work for the modern reader.--[book cover].

Development of Self-Determination Through the Life-Course

Development of Self-Determination Through the Life-Course
Author: Michael L. Wehmeyer
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2017-02-16
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 9402410422

This volume examines the developmental aspects of the general psychological construct of self-determination. The term refers to self- (vs. other-) caused action—to people acting volitionally—as based on their own will. Research conducted in the fields of psychology and education shows the importance of self-determination to adolescent development and positive adult outcomes. The first part of this volume presents an overview of theories and historical antecedents of the construct. It looks at the role of self-determination in major theories of human agentic behavior and of adolescent development and individuation. The second part of the volume examines the developmental origins and the trajectory of self-determination in childhood, adolescence, and adulthood, and looks as aging aspects. The next part presents studies on the evolutionary aspects, individual differences and healthy psychological development. The last part of the book covers the development of causal and agentic capability.

LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION AND SELF-DEVELOPMENT FOR JUNIOR LEADERS IN UNIFORMED SERVICES

LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION AND SELF-DEVELOPMENT FOR JUNIOR LEADERS IN UNIFORMED SERVICES
Author: Major General Anil Sengar
Publisher: Notion Press
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2019-05-20
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1645870626

An excellent guide for Junior Leaders in uniformed services who aspire to lead with passion and commitment. It provides practical guidelines that help young officers face leadership challenges and assist in self-development with values of loyalty, courage, selfless service and personal example. The solid foundation built by following these principles will stand the readers in good stead throughout their personal and professional life. General Bipin Rawat, Chief of the Army Staff (from the foreword) Like the magnificent buildings that stand for centuries, great lives are built on strong foundations of character and competence. Included in the book are essential thoughts on: • Leadership basics – If your men were to choose their leader in a crisis, will they choose you? • Have you thought of what legacy you wish to leave behind for your children? • Self-development is your obligation to yourself. Do you have a self-development plan? • Emotional Intelligence—the life changing tool. Do you understand how it works? • Values, Morals and Ethics in leadership—defeating the moral dilemma. • Journey is bigger fun than the destination. Other books by the author Militarily Crazy: The Lighter Side of Life in the Indian Army Battalion Command: Dare to Lead Four Decades in Olive Greens- Pride, Passion and Perspectives

Polarities of Experience

Polarities of Experience
Author: Sidney Jules Blatt
Publisher: American Psychological Association (APA)
Total Pages: 432
Release: 2008
Genre: Psychology
ISBN:

This book proposes that psychological development is a lifelong personal negotiation between the two fundamental dimensions of relatedness and self-definition.

Natural Magic: Spells, Enchantments & Self-Development

Natural Magic: Spells, Enchantments & Self-Development
Author: Pamela Ball
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing
Total Pages: 451
Release: 2001-11-20
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1848379692

Before there was formal religion there was magic, and to this day there are people who purport to perform 'miracles' with the aid of magical powers derived from nature or the spirit realm. These powers are still out there to be tapped into by us. All you need is the knowledge and know-how contained in Natural Magic. The book reveals: How to become a natural magician, using knowledge gathered over thousands of years by magicians and mystic alike. Techniques employing plants, trees, crystals and incense along with meditation, ritual, chanting and dreams. The tools to give expression to your creativity and beliefs. A wide range of methods to bring about positive changes in your life. Natural Magic will set you on the path to self discovery.

Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8

Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 587
Release: 2015-07-23
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0309324882

Children are already learning at birth, and they develop and learn at a rapid pace in their early years. This provides a critical foundation for lifelong progress, and the adults who provide for the care and the education of young children bear a great responsibility for their health, development, and learning. Despite the fact that they share the same objective - to nurture young children and secure their future success - the various practitioners who contribute to the care and the education of children from birth through age 8 are not acknowledged as a workforce unified by the common knowledge and competencies needed to do their jobs well. Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8 explores the science of child development, particularly looking at implications for the professionals who work with children. This report examines the current capacities and practices of the workforce, the settings in which they work, the policies and infrastructure that set qualifications and provide professional learning, and the government agencies and other funders who support and oversee these systems. This book then makes recommendations to improve the quality of professional practice and the practice environment for care and education professionals. These detailed recommendations create a blueprint for action that builds on a unifying foundation of child development and early learning, shared knowledge and competencies for care and education professionals, and principles for effective professional learning. Young children thrive and learn best when they have secure, positive relationships with adults who are knowledgeable about how to support their development and learning and are responsive to their individual progress. Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8 offers guidance on system changes to improve the quality of professional practice, specific actions to improve professional learning systems and workforce development, and research to continue to build the knowledge base in ways that will directly advance and inform future actions. The recommendations of this book provide an opportunity to improve the quality of the care and the education that children receive, and ultimately improve outcomes for children.

Early Relational Trauma and the Development of the Self

Early Relational Trauma and the Development of the Self
Author: Tomás Casado-Frankel
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 137
Release: 2022-06-01
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1000591131

Through the attentive examination of a single case study, this book weaves together the lived experiences of a clinician in training with those of their teenage patient, as they collectively navigate and overcome the profound effects of early relational trauma on the development of the self. By the care taken in their analysis, the book's authors deepen readers' understanding of attachment disorders and their clinical presentation whilst allowing for a uniquely human view of the interactions between patient and clinician. Elegantly combining poetic prose with a clinical account, this book invites readers to travel with the clinician, to think and feel in tandem with his subjective experiences, and to explore psychoanalytic and systems theory as a means to understand clinical relationships that are seldom written about with such vulnerability. It is a story of determination and growth both moving and enlightening. By giving form to the resilience of both patient and clinician, their mutual strength through "tears of change", this book expounds the behavioral consequences and treatment of psychopathologies associated with early relational trauma. In this way, the book will prove essential for all psychoanalysts and psychotherapists working with traumatized children and adolescents.