Alice Miller

Psychologist and author of 'The Drama of the Gifted Child'

Alice Miller - Thinkers & Philosophers born 1923
Born

1923
102 years ago

Died
Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

France

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A psychologist and author shaped theories around childhood trauma and the effects of upbringing. Emphasized the importance of understanding children's emotional needs and the long-term consequences of neglectful parenting. Wrote several influential books, including 'The Drama of the Gifted Child', which explored the emotional struggles of gifted children and the expectations placed upon them. Advocated for the acknowledgment of childhood pain as crucial for psychological healing, influencing both therapy practices and parental attitudes.

Authored 'The Drama of the Gifted Child'

Explored issues of childhood trauma

Emphasized the impact of parenting on emotional well-being

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