From the Book - 1st pbk. ed. /
Separation-individuation in perspective. Overview
Evolution and functioning of the research setting
On human symbiosis and the subphases of the separation-individuation process. The forerunners of the separation-individuation process
The first subphase: differentiation and the development of the body image
The second subphase: practicing
The third subphase: rapprochement
The fourth subphase: consolidation of individuality and the beginnings of emotional object constancy
Five children's subphase development. Bruce
Summary and reflections. Variations within the subphases with special reference to differentiation
The epigenesis of separation anxiety, basic mood, and primitive identity
Reflections on core identity and self-boundary formation
Some concluding remarks about the significance of the rapprochement crisis
Appendices. The data analysis and its rationale: a case study in systematic clinical research. Appendix A. The available data
Appendix B. A research rationale
Appendix C. Some research strategies.
