The Drama of the Gifted Child: The Search for the True Self, Third Edition

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The role of the therapist, according to Miller, is to help the adult rediscover the child in the cellar.

Alice Miller's "Drama Of The Gifted Child," was originally published as "Prisoners Of Childhood; The Drama Of The Gifted Child," in 1981. In adulthood, the child who has always tried to please his parents is constantly looking to others for approval.This wonderful book details the inner spiritual death suffered by little kids who are conveniently SACRIFICED ON THE ALTAR OF PARENTAL EXPECTATION - and thus of vicarious parental ambition.

In fact, I'd be willing to bet their success in that endeavor has significantly aided me in my quest to be anything other than a filthy hermit.What’s common to them is the sense of strength it gives to the adults who can’t control their own fears, so they control fear in another person. This is also true for those of us who were praised for our accomplishments rather than for who we really are. We could make great progress in becoming more honest, respectful, and conscious, thus less destructive, if religious leaders could acknowledge and respect these simple psychological laws.