Description
Motherhood and the Encounter with One's Own Shadow
Book Summary
A reference book that explores the profound emotional and psychological transformations that motherhood awakens in women. Laura Gutman, a renowned Argentine psychopedagogue, guides the reader through the complex dynamics established between mother and child from conception. The work invites the recognition and integration of one's own shadows—fears, insecurities, and unconscious patterns—that emerge with the arrival of a baby, offering an honest and liberating perspective for living out parenthood with more consciousness and authenticity.
What is it about?
Motherhood and the Encounter with One's Own Shadow is a text that goes beyond practical parenting manuals. The author focuses on the mother's emotional and psychic dimension, addressing how her own personal history, childhood experiences, and unconscious beliefs influence her relationship with her child. Through profound analysis, Gutman unveils the mechanisms of projection, guilt, and idealization that often accompany motherhood, and offers tools to recognize and manage these emotions. The book accompanies the reader from pregnancy and childbirth through the baby's first years of life, helping her understand that parenting is not just a task of care, but a journey of personal growth and inner transformation.
Main themes
- Psychology of motherhood and the mother-child relationship from conception
- Recognition and integration of one's own emotional shadow (fears, insecurities, family patterns)
- Impact of the mother's personal history on parenting
- Mechanisms of projection, guilt, and idealization in motherhood
- Emotional development of the baby and primary affective needs
Who is it recommended for?
This book is especially recommended for pregnant women, new mothers, or those with young children who wish to understand the emotional and psychological dimensions of motherhood. It is also a valuable read for health professionals, psychologists, midwives, and educators who work with families and wish to deepen their understanding of bonding dynamics from an integrative perspective.
What this book offers
- A profound and honest vision of the complex emotions that arise with motherhood
- Tools to identify unconscious patterns and transform the relationship with children
- A reference framework for living out parenting with more consciousness and less guilt
- Understanding of the emotional needs of both the baby and the mother during the early years
- An approach that integrates the mother's personal growth with the care of the child
Technical specifications
- Author: Gutman, Laura
- Publisher: Ara Llibres
- Language: Catalan
- Topic: Pregnancy, childbirth, and baby care
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication Date: January 2013
- Number of pages: 384
- Weight: 86 g
Editorial review
Motherhood and the Encounter with One's Own Shadow is a reference work in the field of perinatal psychology. Laura Gutman offers a perspective that goes beyond practical advice, inviting mothers on a journey of self-discovery that can transform their parenting experience. Although her introspective approach may not be suitable for all readers, it is a valuable tool for those seeking a deeper understanding of the emotional dynamics activated by motherhood. A text that invites reflection and can significantly accompany the path of conscious parenting.