The movement repertoire that develops in the first year of life is a language in itself and conveys desires, intentions, and emotions. This early life in motion serves as the roots of ongoing nonverbal interaction and later verbal expression – in short, this language remains a key element in communication throughout life. In their path-breaking book, gestalt therapist Ruella Frank and psychoanalyst Frances La Barre give readers the tools to see and understand the logic of this nonverbal realm.
Key Features
- Insights into nonverbal communication and its importance in early development.
- Tools for observing movement interactions between babies and parents.
- Numerous clinical vignettes and detailed case studies.
- User-friendly nonverbal lexicon – foundational movement analysis.
- Enhances perception of interactive patterns among parents, babies, couples, and individuals.
Additional Information
They demonstrate how observations of fundamental movement interactions cue us to coconstructed experiences that underlie psychological development. Clinicians in any setting will find this book to be a masterful application of infant research and movement theory that significantly augments clinical acumen and promotes greater understanding of the nonverbal basis of all relationships.
