Episode 13: Deeper into Developmental Theory (Gordon Neufeld)

We continue our conversation with Canadian psychologist Gordon Neufeld about attachment-based developmental theory. Why is it not enough to simply observe human behavior, and why is it so important to look for deeper underlying connections?

In this episode of the Making Sense of People podcast, we explore what high-quality psychological research should look like, why theory plays a crucial role in psychology, and why it is often easier to understand children’s behavior than adults’. We also discuss the importance of attachment in therapy and helping professions.

Gordon describes how our insight and understanding can lead to genuine change in our relationships with children by transforming the relational context itself. He also explains what he means by the term “animating brain” and how this part of the brain influences each of us.

This episode follows our first conversation with Gordon Neufeld and explores developmental theory in greater depth.

Guest: Gordon Neufeld

Hosts: Lina Vizelman, Xenie Majznerová

Music: Erik Grom (Lina Vizelman’s son)

This episode is also available in Czech.