Part 1: The Foundations: Babies and their brains 1. Before we meet them 2. Back to the beginning 3. Building a brain 4. Corrosive Cortisol. Conclusion to Part 1. Part 2: Shaky Foundations and their Consequences 5. Trying Not to Feel 6. Melancholy Baby 7. Active Harm 8. Torment 9. Original Sin. Part 3: Too Much Information, Not Enough Solutions 10. ‘If all else fails, hug your teddy bear’ 11. Birth of the Future.
Dr Sue Gerhardt has been a psychoanalytic psychotherapist in private practice since 1997. She co-founded the Oxford Parent Infant Project (OXPIP), a pioneering charity that today provides psychotherapeutic help to hundreds of parents and babies in Oxfordshire and is now the prototype of many new ‘PIPs’ around the country. She is also the author of The Selfish Society (2012).
"This book provides an interesting and eminently readable account,
compressively set out, with a clear description, assisted by case
studies, as to how the interaction between automatic physiological
responses and biochemical reactions function to help maintain a
good state." – Nicola Miller, in Seen and Heard"For a reader
acquainted with psychology, this truly is an all-encompassing book
on early human development and presents fascinating links between
genetic expression and socio-cultural and environmental influence.
" – Michael Fiorini, International Journal of Psychotherapy"This
book is a rare achievement. It succeeds in combining the most
accessible and readable account of the neurobiology of early
development I have come across with an impressive level of
scholarship. Though written with a light touch this fascinating
updated volume eloquently describes how very recent advances in
neuroscience are being used to re-define and deepen our
understanding of the relational origins of human nature, and how
this knowledge can be used to address the early roots of many of
the common problems that all societies are now facing. A best
seller in the UK, Sue Gerhardt's book deserves to be more widely
read in the USA." – Allan N. Schore, Ph.D., UCLA David Geffen
School of Medicine"A sensational read. Combining cutting edge
research on the brain, parenting and emotional development with
wonderful writing, this is popular science at its best. A
page-turner of a book which packs a powerful and life-changing
message and is a must-read for parents, policy-makers, childcare
professionals, students and indeed anyone interested in a healthier
and happier future." – Dr. Graham Music, consultant
psychotherapist, Tavistock Clinic, London, and author of Nurturing
Natures"With the knowledge summed up in this superb book, we can
ensure that our child and every child gets close to the very limits
of human potential." – Steve Biddulph, from the forewordPraise for
the first edition: "Why Love Matters is hugely important. It should
be mandatory reading for all parents, teachers and politicians." –
Rebecca Abrams, in The Guardian"Sue Gerhardt writes in an
easy-to-read, page-turning way and makes complex science tangible,
relevant, popular and accessible." – Martine Horvath, Eye on
Education"The book is successful in conveying the important message
about the role which early relationships play in the formation of
the brain and is a useful tool for parents, professionals and
students… An informative, enjoyable and motivating read." – Gemma
Roxanne West, Student Play Therapist for BAPT Magazine"Bolstering
the work of the best-selling 2004 edition is this
trade-meets-specialist publication that itnersects neuropsychology
with attachment theory to emphasise the foundational importance of
scure attachement through one-on-one primary care. The book is the
product of impressive literature review and synthesis to further
Gerhardt's argument... What is striking about Gerhardt's
contribution is the volume of evidence she amasses and the
wholistic, arguably 'whole-brained' approach she adopts. Perhaps
most compelling, however, is the reported extent of the attachment
disturbances... [A] courageous and mmeticulously argued, highly
elucidating call to take the care of our most vulnerable dependents
more seriously, and install good, present, securely attached love
at the centre of our plan to help children live well." - Susie
Elliot, researcher, Psychotherapy and Counselling Journal of
Australia
"This book is a rare achievement. It succeeds in combining the most
accessible and readable account of the neurobiology of early
development I have come across with an impressive level of
scholarship. Though written with a light touch this fascinating
updated volume eloquently describes how very recent advances in
neuroscience are being used to re-define and deepen our
understanding of the relational origins of human nature, and how
this knowledge can be used to address the early roots of many of
the common problems that all societies are now facing. A best
seller in the UK, Sue Gerhardt's book deserves to be more widely
read in the USA." - Allan N. Schore, Ph.D., UCLA David Geffen
School of Medicine"A sensational read. Combining cutting edge
research on the brain, parenting and emotional development with
wonderful writing, this is popular science at its best. A
page-turner of a book which packs a powerful and life-changing
message and is a must-read for parents, policy-makers, childcare
professionals, students and indeed anyone interested in a healthier
and happier future." - Dr. Graham Music, consultant
psychotherapist, Tavistock Clinic, London, and author of Nurturing
Natures"With the knowledge summed up in this superb book, we can
ensure that our child and every child gets close to the very limits
of human potential." – Steve Biddulph, from the forewordPraise for
the first edition: "Why Love Matters is hugely important. It should
be mandatory reading for all parents, teachers and politicians." -
Rebecca Abrams, in The Guardian
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