Longitudinal studies have shown how early developmental contexts contribute significantly to self-development; their influence extends through adulthood, informs sociality, and affects resilience under severe stress. While the importance of sociality in trauma recovery is recognized, the relationship between developmental and posttrauma contexts…

This paper reports findings from nine studies which indicate that mental health services for abused children are warranted for such emotional problems as aggression, negative self-concept, relationship difficulties, inability to trust people, and problems in forming attachments and in making separations. (Author/DB)

Summarizes the debate over the work of Jay Belsky, who claims that nonparental day care increases the likelihood of socioemotional difficulties for infants less than one year old. Previews a special journal issue that contains an article by Belsky and four responses. Focuses on attachment theory, intervention programs, and research methodology.…

Five issues of the bulletin "Zero To Three" are collected here. The first issue features a discussion by T. Berry Brazelton of assessment as a method for enhancing infant development. The second excerpts materials from Stanley I. Greenspan's book "Psychopathology and Adaptation in Infancy and Early Childhood." The excerpt…