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Interfaces between intersubjectivity and attachment: Three perspectives on a mother–infant inpatient case
Author(s) -
Downing George,
Bürgin Dieter,
Reck Corinna,
Ziegenhain Ute
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
infant mental health journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.693
H-Index - 75
eISSN - 1097-0355
pISSN - 0163-9641
DOI - 10.1002/imhj.20177
Subject(s) - intersubjectivity , intervention (counseling) , psychology , focus (optics) , developmental psychology , psychotherapist , epistemology , philosophy , psychiatry , physics , optics
Despite much new literature on clinical early intervention, background theoretical issues have received less critical attention. In this study, we look at a single mother–infant case from different perspectives. To give the discussion a viable focus, we draw upon two types of specific material: an Adult Attachment Interview (M. Main & R. Goldwyn, 1985–1998) and a video of mother–infant interaction. We elaborate some alternative conceptualizations of this material, noting similarities, contrasts, and differences in emphasis in these frameworks. A brief series of practical implications for clinical treatment is summarized in conclusion.