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Ed Tronick is a developmental psychologist known for his pioneering 'Still-Face Experiment' and research on infant-parent interaction. Claudia M.
Known for: The Power of Discord: Why the Ups and Downs of Relationships Are the Secret to Building Intimacy, Resilience, and Trust
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The Power of Discord: Why the Ups and Downs of Relationships Are the Secret to Building Intimacy, Resilience, and Trust
This book explores how moments of disconnection and repair in relationships are essential for emotional growth and resilience. Drawing on decades of developmental research, Tronick and Gold show that healthy relationships are not defined by perfect harmony but by the ability to recover from discord and reconnect. Through psychological insights and real-life examples, they reveal how embracing imperfection fosters trust and intimacy.
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The Still-Face Experiment
Let us begin where much of this understanding originated—with the 'Still-Face Experiment.' Decades ago, I conducted a simple but powerful study: a mother interacts playfully with her infant, but then, for a brief moment, she stops responding. Her face becomes still. Within seconds, the baby’s world ...
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The Meaning of Mismatch
All human communication is riddled with mismatches. Our words fail, our tone misfires, our timing falls off beat. We expect understanding but encounter confusion. This is normal; it’s how we navigate the flow of relationship. Mismatch simply means that two internal worlds momentarily fail to align. ...
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About Ed Tronick and Claudia M. Gold
Ed Tronick is a developmental psychologist known for his pioneering 'Still-Face Experiment' and research on infant-parent interaction. Claudia M. Gold is a pediatrician and psychotherapist specializing in early childhood mental health and parent-child relationships. Together, they integrate science ...
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Ed Tronick is a developmental psychologist known for his pioneering 'Still-Face Experiment' and research on infant-parent interaction. Claudia M. Gold is a pediatrician and psychotherapist specializing in early childhood mental health and parent-child relationships. Together, they integrate science ...
Ed Tronick is a developmental psychologist known for his pioneering 'Still-Face Experiment' and research on infant-parent interaction. Claudia M. Gold is a pediatrician and psychotherapist specializing in early childhood mental health and parent-child relationships. Together, they integrate science and clinical practice to illuminate the dynamics of human connection.
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