A View from Psychoanalysis and Developmental PsychologyChallenging the traditional developmental sequence as well as the idea that issues of attachment, dependency, and trust are confined to infancy, Stern integrates clinical and experimental science to support his revolutionizing vision of the social and emotional life of the youngest children, which has had spiraling implications for theory, research, and practice. A new introduction by the author celebrates this first paperback edition.
Exploring the intersection of sensory experiences and artistic expression, this collection features a novella and seven stories that highlight the impact of music on life. Set against diverse backdrops, including contemporary Paris and 1950s New York, the narratives delve into the complexities of human emotions, blending comic and lyrical elements. Daniel Stern's unique storytelling captures the enchanting moments where the senses and art converge, inviting readers to experience the richness of life through his distinctive lens.
Stern's research into mother-infant interaction has had an enormous impact on
psychotherapy and developmental psychology. Now a noted authority on early
development, Stern first reviewed his methods and observations in this book.
Intended for parents, therapists, and researchers, it offers a lucid,
nontechnical overview of the author's key ideas.
Every new parent desperately wants to know what goes on in the mind of a baby. Now a noted authority on infant development and psychiatry brings us closer than ever before to penetrating a your child's consciousness. In alternating sections of evocative prose, representing the baby's own voice, and explanatory text, Daniel Stern draws on the latest research findings to recreate the baby's world."
Exploring Dynamic Experience in Psychology, the Arts, Psychotherapy, and Development
"In his new book, eminent psychologist - Daniel Stern, author of the classic The interpersonal world of the infant, explores the hitherto neglected topic of "vitality" - that is, the force or power manifested by all living things. Vitality takes on many dynamic forms and permeates daily life, psychology, psychotherapy and the arts, yet what is vitality? We know that it is a manifestation of life, of being alive. We are very alert to its feel in ourselves and its expression in others. Life shows itself in so many different forms of vitality. But just how can we study this phenomenon? Till now, this has been a topic considered impervious to any kind of scientific study, but according to the Stern, it is possible to trace vitality to real physical and mental operations-- including movement, time, perception of force - as well as spatial aspects of the movement and its underlying intention. Within this fascinating book he shows how an understanding of vitality can help the psychotherapeutic process (including a look at the developmental origins of forms of vitality) and looks at how these theories of vitality might fit with our current knowledge of the workings of the brain. Truly a tour de force from a brilliant clinician and scientist, Forms of Vitality is a profound and absorbing book - one that will be essential reading for psychologists, psychotherapists, and those in the creative arts"--
Exploring themes like life, death, religion, and morality, this collection of thoughts and reflections by Daniel Stern offers insightful observations on human nature and existence. Each chapter presents thought-provoking maxims that encourage deep contemplation of significant life questions. Recognized as a classic in philosophical and moral literature, this work serves as an essential resource for those seeking to enhance their understanding of humanity and life's complexities. The book is available as a facsimile reprint, preserving its cultural significance.
Wenn eine Frau Mutter wird, macht sie Erfahrungen, mit denen sie nie zuvor in ihrem Leben konfrontiert war. Durch die Geburt des Kindes orientiert sie sich um, freut sich an anderen Dingen als bisher, definiert Werte und ihre Rolle in der Familie und Gesellschaft neu. Daniel N. Stern erklärt zusammen mit seiner Frau, der Kinderärztin und Kinderpsychiaterin Nadia Bruschweiler-Stern, und der Journalistin Alison Freeland, was mit einer Frau passiert, wenn sie erstmals Mutter wird. Entstanden ist eine sensible Psychologie des Mutterwerdens und des Mutterseins, so dass Müttern und Vätern geholfen wird, ihre neue Identität besser zu verstehen.
Dieses Buch setzt sich mit höchst schwierigen, aber faszinierenden Fragen nach dem Wesen der »Jetztheit« und der Art und Weise auseinander, wie das »Jetzt« zwischen zwei Menschen erlebt wird. Dabei geht es Stern um die Beziehung zwischen Gegenwartsmomenten und therapeutischer Entwicklung und Veränderung. Stern erläutert die Unberechenbarkeit und »Ungenauigkeit« des therapeutischen Prozesses und untersucht, wie Vergangenheit und Gegenwart in der Therapie aufeinanderprallen und im Moment ihrer Kollision Möglichkeiten zu Veränderung und Weiterentwicklung eröffnen können. Indem er den Gegenwartsmoment ins Zentrum der Psychotherapie rückt, läßt Stern wichtige Themen in einem ganz neuen Licht erscheinen, etwa die Fragen, wie sich therapeutische Veränderung vollzieht, was in einer Therapie wirklich wichtig ist und wie unser Zusammensein mit dem Anderen unsere Vergangenheit umschreiben und unsere Zukunft verändern kann. »Sterns Der Gegenwartsmoment ist ein höchst innovatives, ja radikal innovatives Buch. Die Anwendung auf die klinische Psychoanalyse ist faszinierend und überzeugend zugleich.« (Jerome Bruner) »Der Gegenwartsmoment ist ein brillantes und bahnbrechendes Werk.« (Ethel Spector Person)
