Early Trauma: Pregnancy, Birth And First Years Of Life

This book is a collection of essays on pre-, peri- and post-natal issues that are traumatizing for the infant. Professor Franz Ruppert is the editor and contributor of several essays, with others written by practitioners exploring early trauma from various perspectives. It covers issues such as parental attitudes, unwanted children, infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth, abortion, adoption, depression, attachment issues, and family violence. The book emphasizes the importance of early life in therapeutic and developmental contexts and offers a rich resource of ideas and research. Note: The book content is informational; it does not claim to be brand new.