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Child Focus in Family Systems: Communication Strategies and Analysis

Author(s) : Monica Hedenbro, Author(s) : Annette Lidén

Reviews and Endorsements

‘The birth of the family and the dyadic interaction between the child and the parents are described in this excellent book. Furthermore, an overview of the literature on this topic from Spinoza and Buber to artificial intelligence is presented. This book is a joy to read for anyone with an interest in child development.’
Hugo Lagercrantz, MD, PhD, professor emeritus of pediatrics, Karolinska Institute and editor-in-chief, Acta Paediatrica

‘Monica Hedenbro is a visionary and her book with Annette Lidén, is a scholarly, engaging, and fitting "denouement" to her decades-long journey taken alongside families. The lessons Hedenbro and Lidén have learned and the informed advice they provide will both be of great interest to families and professionals alike.’
James McHale, PhD, Professor of Psychology, Director, Family Study Center, University of South Florida

‘Monica Hedenbro and Annette Lidén present an extremely readable yet comprehensive review of the literature on infant development. The chapters are peppered with lovely vignettes from everyday life as well as Hedenbro’s longitudinal study of Swedish families. The section on triadic intervention is a gem. For clinicians looking to expand their practice to do whole family and coparenting work with the very young, this is a must-read!’
Diane A. Philipp, MD, FRCP(C), Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist; Assistant Professor (Clinical), Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto

‘Child Focus in Family Systems is a significant enrichment to the field of family therapy. A distinctive feature lies in its attention to the increasing diversity of family forms in today’s world. Through extensive research, the authors create a map for understanding a child’s psychological landscape and nurturing their emotional intelligence, social competence, empathy, listening, and the curiosity to consider different perspectives. A particularly useful resource is the thoughtfully guided collaboration with parents observing videotaped recordings of interactions in their own families. In this way, parents can see their own contributions to family dynamics and discover concrete strategies that promote effective and emotionally engaged communication and connection with their children.’
John Brendler, MSW, ACSW, LMFT, family therapist and founder of Building Bridges, a center for healing and change