Just as each person develops from infancy to adulthood, all interpersonal relationships have a life history that encompasses the changes in how people communicate with each other. This book is about how a relationship transforms itself from one pattern of communication to another. The authors present a unique research method called 'relational-historical research', based on advances in dynamic systems theory in developmental psychology, and qualitative methods in life history research. It rests on three premises: that the developing relationship (not the individual) is the unit of analysis;...

This study looks at the role of indeterminism in psychological and behavioural development. It reviews the concepts of indeterminism and determinism in their historical, philosophical, and theoretical perspectives, particularly in relation to dynamic systems thinking.

This study looks at the role of indeterminism in psychological and behavioural development. It reviews the concepts of indeterminism and determinism in their historical, philosophical, and theoretical perspectives, particularly in relation to dynamic systems thinking.

Just as each person develops from infancy to adulthood, all interpersonal relationships have a life history that encompasses the changes in how people communicate with each other. This book is about how a relationship transforms itself from one pattern of communication to another. The authors present a unique research method called 'relational-historical research', based on advances in dynamic systems theory in developmental psychology, and qualitative methods in life history research. It rests on three premises: that the developing relationship (not the individual) is the unit of analysis;...

How do human beings develop and function in relation to the human and natural world? The science of dynamic systems focuses on connections and relationships between people rather than on individual actions alone. This 2007 collection of engaging, non-technical essays, written by dynamic systems scientists in psychology, biology, anthropology, education, and sociology, challenges us to consider novel ways to enhance human development worldwide in the face of poverty, violence, neglect, disease and crises in our families. Focusing specifically on how to think about interventions and policies...

Körper & Geist: Von der Wiederentdeckung des Körpergefühls zur erweiterten Kognition Entwicklungspsychologie & Neurobiologie: Neurobiologische Grundlagen für die Körperpsychotherapie Praxis & Wissenschaft: Bekannte Forschungen mit einer Vielzahl neuer Untersuchungsergebnisse verbunden und durch Fallberichte verständlich aufbereitet