The Drama of the Gifted Child: The Search for the True Self book

The Drama of the Gifted Child: The Search for the True Self

Alice Miller  

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Self growth  Family & Kids  

Ever wondered how the early childhood experiences shape our psyche, behavior, and influence our mental health?

What transpires when a child's basic need for respect and validation is unmet, leading to emotional repression and destructive adulthood behaviors?

How does therapy aid in confronting these buried traumas, leading to emotional liberation and authentic self-expression?

Dive in to unravel the profound impact of early emotional experiences on our lives, highlighting the importance of mourning the irreparable past for true healing and societal transformation.


Ever wondered how the early childhood experiences shape our psyche, behavior, and influence our mental health?

What transpires when a child's basic need for respect and validation is unmet, leading to emotional repression and destructive adulthood behaviors?

How does therapy aid in confronting these buried traumas, leading to emotional liberation and authentic self-expression?

Dive in to unravel the profound impact of early emotional experiences on our lives, highlighting the importance of mourning the irreparable past for true healing and societal transformation.

 

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Key Ideas

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#1

Can Childhood Memories Shape Our Emotional Well-being?

01 Jan 1970

02:40

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#2

Donald Winnicott's Insights: The Crucial Role of Maternal Bonding in Child Development

01 Jan 1970

03:20

03:20


#3

Can Therapy Help Us Break Free from Childhood Trauma and Rediscover Ourselves?

01 Jan 1970

02:04

02:04


#4

Breaking the Cycle: How Ingmar Bergman and Others Overcame Childhood Contempt

01 Jan 1970

02:24

02:24


#5

Could Struggles with Depression Teach Us the Importance of Healing Childhood Trauma?

01 Jan 1970

02:18

02:18


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Final Recap

01 Jan 1970

02:40

02:40



About Author

Alice Miller was a Swiss psychologist and psychoanalyst renowned for her pioneering work on the lasting effects of childhood trauma. She authored several influential books, including "The Drama of the Gifted Child: The Search for the True Self," which explores how early emotional neglect and abuse can shape an individual's development and self-perception. Miller's work has been pivotal in highlighting the importance of understanding and addressing childhood experiences in the pursuit of mental health and well-being. Her insights continue to be influential in both psychological theory and therapeutic practice.

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