Routledge - Toward a Theory of Child-Centered Psychodynamic Family Treatment

Explore the groundbreaking work of Anna Ornstein with this comprehensive reader on psychoanalytic child-oriented family therapy. This book provides a clear introduction to her unique self-psychological theories, offering deep insights into the mind, self, and human development. By examining parental influences and their therapeutic consequences, this collection serves as an essential resource for understanding how early relationships shape psychological growth. Drawing on writings from her extensive career, this volume includes both established foundational texts and new material. It offers a perspective on attachment and affect regulation that was ahead of its time, originally published in 1974. This reader is an important tool for practitioners and students looking to understand the theoretical framework of child-centered psychodynamic family treatment and its application in clinical settings.