The Developing Mind: How Relationships and the Brain Shape Who We Are

This is the third revised and expanded edition of one of the most influential works in the field of psychotherapy, incorporating key advancements in the field. It provides clinicians, educators, and students with new insights into what the mind is, how it grows, and how to support its healthy development. Daniel J. Siegel synthesizes cutting-edge research from various disciplines, revealing how neural processes are fundamentally shaped by interpersonal relationships throughout life. And even when early experiences are not optimal, creating deeper connections with others and with one's own internal experience is a powerful resource for growth.

What's New in This Edition

* results of a vast amount of recent research
* reviews and refines key hypotheses of interpersonal neurobiology
* a chapter dedicated to the experience of belonging and the development of identity
* new or expanded discussions on behavioral epigenetics, social neurobiology, cultural and gender issues, theory of mind, consciousness science, and more.