They must be treated. He feels that therapy may be begun immediately after birth. An axiom of his philosophy of treatment is that the earlier that birth trauma is treated the better the outcome. The resolution of some traumas, such as near death in the birth canal, attempted abortion, or simply being unwanted will take longer to resolve. An extensive list of referenced material is included.
Infants is on the Primal Psychotherapy Page.
A review of Dr. Emerson's first volume of Collected Works may be read at Vol. I A review of Dr. Emerson's second volume of Collected Works may be read at Vol.