An Integrative Approach to Treating Babies and Children

This book provides therapists with a comprehensive guide to working effectively with babies and children, emphasizing the importance of understanding early influences on health and development. Drawing on contributions from experts across disciplines, including Ann Diamond Weinstein, Michael Shea, Carolyn Goh, and others, it explores how pregnancy, birth, and family dynamics affect physical and mental health. The text links these factors to common challenges such as excessive crying, chronic illness, immune system vulnerabilities, behavioral issues, and attachment difficulties, and demonstrates how complementary therapeutic approaches can be applied. Illustrated with case studies and grounded in current research, the book also offers guidance for effective multidisciplinary collaboration, making it an essential resource for therapists across a variety of fields.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive overview of early influences on child health and development
• Connects pregnancy, birth, and family dynamics to physical, behavioral, and attachment issues
• Practical guidance for applying complementary therapies to common pediatric challenges
• Illustrations, case studies, and examples from current research
• Guidance on working effectively in multidisciplinary teams
• Valuable for therapists from diverse disciplines working with children and families