Early Memories: Theory, Research, and Practice: Accessing essential meaning in counselling

Health professionals working in the area of counselling are always interested in getting to the essence of their client¿s underlying problems. This book draws upon diverse theories from Adler to Beck and upon the work of leading practitioners such as Bruhn (Early Memories) and Young (Early Maladaptive Schemas). It complements theory with research findings and practice into this fascinating area of early memories. The author conducted studies that analysed the content of more than 2000 early memories and found important links between memories and people¿s current problems. This work gives insight as to how early memories can be effectively utilised in research and therapy to reveal people¿s core issues and concerns. It has multiple uses for students, scholars, counselling practitioners and people interested in understanding early memories. ¿Stephen Theiler's work is a throwback to those bygone days of meticulous scholarship, thoroughness, and grasp of the literature. I can give no greater compliment when I say that people interested in early memories and autobiographical memory can read his study and be advised of anything important to that date¿. Arnold R. Bruhn (2009)

Stephen Theiler, PhD: is a counselling psychologist working in private practice since 1991. He studied psychology at Swinburne University of Technology and is now a Senior Lecturer there. He has been awarded the Vice Chancellor¿s Excellent Teacher award and also a National Carrick Award. He is married with four children and one grandchild.