Developments in Infant Observation

by Reid, Susan; Tavistock Clinic

• ISBN13: 9780415149402
• ISBN10: 0415149401
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1997-06-25
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

Infant observation carried out within the family is a compelling approach to the study of early human development, vividly revealing the impact of intergenerational patterns of child-rearing and the complex relationship between nature and nurture. It provides unique insights into the early origins of emotional disturbance and suggests ways in which healthy development can be promoted by both professional and parent, often resulting in changes to clinical practice.Developments in Infant Observation: The Tavistock Model is a collection of twelve key papers from international contributors. It offers an overview of current practice, explores the new concepts that have arisen from direct observation, and shows how the findings from observation are being applied in the research setting. An essential text for child psychotherapists in training and practice, this is a book that brings alive the academic theories of child development through thought-provoking and stimulating case-studies which will be of interest to any professional working with children.

Table of Contents

Notes on contributors	vii	(3)
Preface	x	(3)
Acknowledgements	xiii
1 Introduction: psychoanalytic infant observation	1	(14)
Susan Reid
Part I The practice of infant observation	15	(68)
Introduction	15	(4)
Susan Reid
2 Beginnings: the family, the observer and the infant observation group	19	(14)
Isca Wittenberg
3 Shared unconscious and conscious perceptions in the nanny-parent interaction which affect the emotional development of the infant	33	(23)
Jeanne Magagna
4 The meaning of difference: race, culture and context in infant observation	56	(27)
Lynda Ellis
Part II Theoretical developments	83	(94)
Introduction	83	(6)
Susan Reid
5 First light: knowing the infant as an actuality and as an idea	89	(9)
Eric Rhode
6 Moments of discovery, times of learning	98	(15)
Alex Dubinsky
Olga Bazhenova
7 Thoughts on the containing process from the perspective of infant/mother relations	113	(10)
Pamela Berse Sorensen
8 Speculations on components in the infant's sense of agency: the sense of abundance and the capacity to think in parentheses	123	(17)
Anne Alvarez
Piera Furgiuele
9 Psychosomatic integrations: eye and mouth in infant observation	140	(17)
Maria Rhode
10 Interplay: sound-aspects in mother-infant observation	157	(20)
Suzanne Maiello
Part III Research developments	177	(51)
Introduction	177	(5)
Susan Reid
11 Observed families revisited - two years on: a follow-up study	182	(25)
Gertraud Diem-Wille
12 Observing when infants are at potential risk: reflections from a study of five infants, concentrating on observations of a Bengali infant	207	(21)
Stephen Briggs
Endpiece	228	(1)
Susan Reid
Index	229