In this episode we explore the similarities as well as the differences between the family unit and the State, drawing from child development research, and Gestalt therapy

Source reading:

The Drama of Being a Child by Alice Miller: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Drama-Being-Child-Search-True/dp/1860491014

Gestalt Therapy, excitement and growth in the human personality by Frederick Perls, Ralph. F Hefferline and Paul Goodman: https://www.amazon.com/Gestalt-Therapy-Excitement-Growth-Personality/dp/0939266245

Unconditional Parenting by Alfie Kohn: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0743487486/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vamf_tkin_p1_i0

How to talk so kids will listen and listen so kids will talk: https://www.orellfuessli.ch/shop/home/artikeldetails/A1040990291?ProvID=10917736&gclid=CjwKCAjw14uVBhBEEiwAaufYx01bTAC-skyTuXk0B5iyQh-cueRjzJBV0lKjkN9siZFNdhG6x2orsRoCzD8QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

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Presentation and production - Orí Harmelin

Bumper music - The tallest of Orders by Simon MacHale

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A big thank you to Daniel Shafrir for his help and support in creating this content, for this episode and for all other episodes.