Separation/Individuation: Theory And Application: Theory & Application

By Joyce Edward, Nathene Ruskin, Patsy Turrini

Book Overview

This highly successful work summarises the contributions of Margaret Mahler to contemporary developmental theory and applies the theory to clinical practice. Separation individuation involves progression along two tracks. Separation refers to the child's movement from fusion with the mother; individuation consists of those steps that lead to the development of an individual's ow persona and unique characteristics.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0876306970
• ISBN13: 9780876306970
• Release Date: October 1992
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.3" x 9.4"