Which Child—Which Family
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 20178232 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Heather M Millard Veevers (corresponding author) |
| Year | 1991 |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 207-211 |
| Publication date | 1991-10-01 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Transactional Analysis Journal (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0362-1537 • E-ISSN: 2329-5244 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1177/036215379102100403 |
| OpenAlex | W2316265652 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 2 |
A simplified form of TA theory is suggested for application to social work situations. Specifically, the theory of injunctions and associated permissions may be used in making an appropriate choice of parents for a child needing permanent placement in a new family. A case study shows the way in which the emotional needs of the child are likely to “match” the emotional strengths of the caregivers and thus lead to the healthy development of the child, the new parents, and the new relationship. An action plan to assist this process is outlined
Developmental psychology · Family systems theory · Attachment and Relationship Dynamics · Computer Science · Counseling, Therapy, and Family Dynamics · Family Business Performance and Succession · Psychology · Social Psychology
| Highly cited | No |
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