“The child has a primary need to be regarded and respected as the person he really is at any given time, and as the center - the central actor - in his own activity.”
Quote by Alice Miller
Work
Prisoners of Childhood
This book delves into the profound effects that early life events can have on an individual's development and adult behavior. It examines how childhood traumas, relationships, and environments can shape one's personality, choices, and mental health throughout their life. more
Author
Alice Miller
Alice Miller, born on January 12, 1923, and died on April 12, 2010, was a renowned psychologist. Her research focused on child psychology and the psychology of abuse, delving deeply into the psychological impact of child abuse and neglect. more
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