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.

About the Author

Joyce Edward, A.C.S.W, B.C.D, Diplomate The New York Society of Clinical Social Work Therapists, Distinguished Practitioners of the National Academies of Practice. The late Nathene Ruskin, M.S.S. was a psychotherapists in private practice in New Tork. Patsy Turrini A.C.S.W, B.C.D, Diplomate The New York Society of Clinical Social Work Therapists is on the faculty of New York School for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy.

Book Information
ISBN 9781138004986
Author Joyce Edward
Format Paperback
Page Count 416
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 498g