The Developing Child: Using Jungian Type to Understand Children

by Elizabeth Murphy

Using personality type as theorized by Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung to help in understanding differences in children, this book gives adults an opportunity to examine some suggested paths for developing positive relationships with the children in their lives. Examples are used to show how psychological type theory applies to daily life. By understanding each of the sixteen psychological types, adults can increase their awareness of more effective ways to help children grow and develop their special gifts and talents.

The more that children and adults understand one another, the better their chances of building strong relationships. Each generation passes its knowledge on to another. This generation of adults can be the initial thread in the cloth that is woven to create enhanced relationships with children, and The Developing Child reveals practical strategies for nurturing the bonds between adults and young people.

Genres: Nonfiction, Parenting

168 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 25, 1992

About the author

Elizabeth Murphy, Ph.D., is a psychologist who has worked with type concepts since the early 1980s. Her research focuses on verifying, with video support, the development of normal personality differences according to the theory of psychological type. Dr. Murphy works extensively with families and teams of people to improve communication and resolve relationship needs. She is an internationally recognized educational authority.

Reviews

[Dawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read a number of books about Personality and have used on-line MBTIs, but have had some difficulty working out the types of my children. This has been the most useful book in this regard, as the examples are very helpful, clear and relate to daily life. I can now tell if my children are extrovert or introvert, sensing or intuitive, thinking or feeling and judging or perceiving. The discussion of the types relates to these preferences and does not include each individual type eg ESFP. The advice on how to deal with each type is also good, if a little repetitive. I will certainly be making use of the suggestions.

[Melissa Garner · Rating 5 out of 5]

My go to book for Type and children

This is my favorite reference book for Type in children. It is clearly written and well organized. I have it in both Kindle and paperback formats so I can refer to it often and anywhere.