Description
Drawing on decades of psychological research, this groundbreaking exploration reveals how the care we receive in our first six years fundamentally shapes our emotional well-being, relationships, and life outcomes. Clinical psychologist Oliver James challenges conventional parenting wisdom and examines the profound impact of early childhood experiences on our ability to form healthy connections and navigate family dynamics. Through compelling case studies and accessible analysis, the book uncovers the patterns that repeat across generations and explains why understanding our own upbringing is essential to breaking destructive cycles. Rather than offering simplistic solutions, James provides readers with the psychological insights needed to recognize how family relationships have molded them and to make conscious choices about their own parenting and personal growth. This is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand themselves better and create healthier family relationships.
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paperback
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published Jan 1, 2006
404 pages
ISBN: 9780747584780
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First Published
2003
Language
eng
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