Human growth, behaviour and development : essential theory and application in social work

Gibson, Alastair

Human growth, behaviour and development : essential theory and application in social work / Alastair Gibson and Neil Gibson - xv, 219 pages : illustrations

Includes bibliographical references (pages 205-214) and index.

Part 1. Childhood in the early years 1. Attachment - bonding and brain development 2. Erikson - the initial stages 3. Object relations theory - meet my needs Part 2. From childhood through adolescence to becoming an adult 4. Attachment - new relationships on old foundations 5. Erikson - From identity to intimacy 6. Object relations theory - looking for the perfect match Part 3. Adulthood and older age 7. Attachment - the complexity of adult attachments 8. Erikson - from midlife to contentment or despair 9. Object relations theory - maturity or immaturity Part 4. Surviving life's challenges 10. Loss, change and transitions 11. Family systems and psychodynamics - is there such a thing as a 'normal' family? 12. Trauma and resilience 13. Voices from practice

9781473912731


Social service
Social workers--Training of
Human behavior

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