The prenatal psychology of Frank Lake and the origins of sin and human dysfunction
Subtitle: its relevance for the pastor and the psychotherapist
By: Geoffrey Victor Whitfield.
Publisher: Emeth Press
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Lexington, KY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 143
ISBN-13: 9780979793509
Subjects: Lake, Frank, -- 1914-; Psychoanalysis and religion; Prenatal influences -- Psychological aspects; Maternal-fetal exchange -- Psychological aspects; Christianity -- Psychology; Psychic trauma; Personality development
Description: "Frank Lake's clinical studies led him to conclude that the stress of the pregnant mother would later cause relational and religious difficulties in an unborn child. This work argues that his theories are supported by subsequent empirical studies"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 129-133) and index.
Table of contents: title: An introduction to Frank Lake and his work; title: Frank Lake, his context; title: Frank Lake, his understanding of pre-brith trauma; title: Pre- and post-Lake research, a selection of sources; title: Frank Lake, his relevance for practitioners.