Introduction

Chapters in this book

1. Prelim pages i
2. Table of contents v
3. Contributors ix
4. Introduction 1
5. PART I. Introducing the matrix and multiple layers of intersubjectivity and empathy
6. Prologue 21
7. Applying developmental and neuroscience findings on other-centred participation to the process of change in psychotherapy 35
8. The ‘Russian Doll’ model of empathy and imitation 49
9. PART II. Mirror neurons and origins of neurosocial support of (pre)verbal intersubjectivity and altercentricity
10. Mirror neurons and intersubjectivity 73
11. Human mirroring systems 89
12. Cues on the origin of language 101
13. Altercentric infants and adults 111
14. From speech to gene 137
15. PART III. From preverbal to verbal intersubjectivity in child development
16. Intersubjectivity before language 149
17. Early speech perception 175
18. On theories of dialogue, self and society 201
19. The intersubjectivity of imagination 219
20. PART IV. Applications and therapeutic implications
21. When empathic care is obstructed 237
22. Family disseminate archives 257
23. Reaching moments of shared experiences through musical improvisation 269
24. To sing and dance together 281
25. On circular re-enactment of care and abuse, and on other-centred moments in psychotherapy 303
26. Author index 315
27. Subject index 321