Review
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"This book provides an interesting and eminently readable
account, compressively set out, with a clear description,
assisted by case studies, as to how the interaction between
automatic physiological responses and bio reactions
function to help maintain a good state." – Nicola Miller, in Seen
and Heard
"For a reader acquainted with psychology, this truly is an
all-encompassing book on early human development and presents
fascinating links between genetic expression and socio-cultural
and environmental influence. " – Michael Fiorini, International
Journal of Psychotherapy
"This book is a rare achievement. It succeeds in combining the
most accessible and readable account of the neurobiology of early
development I have come across with an impressive level of
scholarship. Though written with a light touch this fascinating
updated volume eloquently describes how very recent advances in
neuroscience are being used to re-define and deepen our
understanding of the relational origins of human nature, and how
this knowledge can be used to address the early roots of many of
the common problems that all societies are now facing. A best
seller in the UK, Sue Gerhardt's book deserves to be more widely
read in the USA." – Allan N. Schore, Ph.D., UCLA David Geffen
School of Medicine
"A sensational read. Combining cutting edge research on the
brain, parenting and emotional development with wonderful
writing, this is popular science at its best. A page-turner of a
book which packs a powerful and life-changing message and is a
must-read for parents, policy-makers, childcare professionals,
students and indeed anyone interested in a ier and happier
future." – Dr. Graham Music, consultant psychotherapist,
Tavistock Clinic, London, and author of Nurturing Natures
"With the knowledge summed up in this superb book, we can ensure
that our child and every child gets close to the very limits of
human potential." – Steve Biddulph, from the foreword
Praise for the first edition: "Why Love Matters is hugely
important. It should be mandatory reading for all parents,
teachers and politicians." – Rebecca Abrams, in The Guardian
"Sue Gerhardt writes in an easy-to-read, page-turning way and
makes complex science tangible, relevant, popular and
accessible." – Martine Horvath, Eye on Education
"The book is successful in conveying the important message about
the role which early relationships play in the formation of the
brain and is a useful tool for parents, professionals and
students… An informative, enjoyable and motivating read." – Gemma
Roxanne West, Student Play Therapist for BAPT Magazine
"Bolstering the work of the best-selling 2004 edition is this
trade-meets-spet publication that itnersects
neuropsychology with attachment theory to emphasise the
foundational importance of scure attachement through one-on-one
primary care. The book is the product of impressive literature
review and synthesis to further Gerhardt's argument... What is
striking about Gerhardt's contribution is the volume of evidence
she amasses and the wholistic, arguably 'whole-brained' approach
she adopts. Perhaps most compelling, however, is the reported
extent of the attachment disturbances... [A] courageous and
mmeticulously argued, highly elucidating call to take the care of
our most vulnerable dependents more seriously, and install good,
present, securely attached love at the centre of our plan to help
children live well." - Susie Elliot, researcher, Psychotherapy
and Counselling Journal of Australia
About the Author
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Dr Sue Gerhardt has been a psychoanalytic psychotherapist in
private practice since 1997. She co-founded the Oxford Parent
Infant Project (OXPIP), a pioneering charity that today provides
psychotherapeutic help to hundreds of parents and babies in
Oxfordshire and is now the prototype of many new ‘PIPs’ around
the country. She is also the author of The Selfish Society
(2012).