Transitional Objects in Early Childhood

ISBN-13: 9781032284002 / Twarda / 2024 / 160 str.

UK) Norman Amanda (University of Winchester

Opis

In this innovative book, Amanda Norman looks at D. W. Winncott’s theory of Transitional Objects in early years practice, the ‘good enough’ parent, and the relationship between the young child and primary carer in relation to the value of Transitional Objects.

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Introduction

Section One: Transitional Objects and Early Childhood

1. A Historical Overview of sentimental Objects and their meanings in transitions

2. A Winnicott Partnership: The Winnicott’s contributions to psychoanalysis and social care

3. Attachment, Object Relations and Transitional Objects

4. Transitional Objects: Parents, Personal to Public

Section Two: Transitional Objects and Early Years Practice

5. Transitions and Formal Day Care

6. Transitional objects in early years and caring contexts

7. A Cross Disciplinary Approach of Transitional Objects: Symbolic, Transitional, and Sentimental objects

Concluding Note: Looking Back, Moving Forward

O autorze

Amanda Norman is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Winchester, UK. She is the author of two books and has published works about infant care pedagogies and emotional wellbeing in academic peer reviewed and professional practice articles. As a practiced therapeutic play specialist and early years consultant she continues to support and liaise with early professionals working in the sector, in addition to her academic role.