Daniel A. Hughes, PhD, is a clinical psychologist who developed Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy. He lives in Portland, Maine. Dr. Ben Gurney-Smith is a chartered consultant clinical psychologist, DDP Institute board member. He lives in Norfolk, UK.
Filled with powerful clinical vignettes and carefully articulated
summaries of the science of parent-child relationships, this gem of
a book will be useful for mental health practitioners and
caregivers alike. Dan Hughes and Ben Gurney-Smith have created a
wonderful compilation to ground the reader in the science and art
of attachment that is sure to help the lives of the many children
whose adults that care for them have the good sense and opportunity
to read this life-affirming guide to love and connection.--Daniel
J. Siegel, M.D., New York Times bestselling author, Aware: The
Science and Practice of Presence; and co-author, The Power of
Showing Up
Taking us right into the heart of direct work, this book is a
masterful exposition of Dan Hughes's hugely influential DDP model.
Hughes is a veritable master in this field, and the text is
informative, well-written, and brought alive by moving case
examples. Integrating deep clinical experience with attachment
theory, neurobiology, and intersubjectively infused developmental
psychology, this book is a must-read for professionals working with
children from complex backgrounds, and indeed, anyone interested in
this area.--Graham Music, PhD, Consultant Psychotherapist,
Tavistock Clinic London, author of Nurturing Natures, The Good
Life, and Nurturing Children
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