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ERIC Number: EJ552722
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0300-4430
Reflection and Emotional Containment: Therapeutic Work in Family Centres.
McMahon, Linnet; Dacre, Viv; Vale, Janet
Early Child Development and Care, v132 p21-31 May 1997
Considers the need for developing a theoretical framework for therapy in family centers. Examines the contribution of concepts of "emotional containment" and "holding" from parent-infant relationship theories to management and therapy. Explores how workers' anxieties can be managed so reflective practice and therapeutic relationships are supported. Considers suitability of model based on parent-infant psychotherapy for family centers. (Author/KB)
Descriptors: Emotional Adjustment, Emotional Disturbances, Emotional Experience, Emotional Problems, Emotional Response, Family Counseling, Family Programs, Models, Parent Child Relationship, Psychological Needs, Psychotherapy, Theories, Young Children
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Emotional Regulation; Family Therapy