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Expressed emotions, early caregiver–child interaction, and disorders

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  14 October 2009

Andreas Wiefel
Affiliation:
Charité-Universitaetsmedizin Berlin, D 13353 Berlin, Germany. andreas.wiefel@charite.dehttp://kjp.charite.de/patienten/baby_und_kleinkindsprechstunde
Renate Schepker
Affiliation:
Zentrum für Psychiatrie Südwürttemberg, D 88214 Ravensburg, Germany. renate.schepker@zfp-zentrum.dehttp://www.zfp-web.de/K2/index.php3

Abstract

In addition to the socio-relational framework of expressive behaviors (SRFB), we recommend integrating theoretical and empirical findings based on attachment theory. We advocate a dynamic interpretation of early caregiver–child interaction. The consequences of models from developmental psychology for the occurrence of psychopathology are demonstrated from a clinical perspective.

Type
Open Peer Commentary
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2009

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