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Abstract
The infant observation presented in this paper was conducted weekly for two years. Through an extensive use of clinical vignettes and personal and theoretical considerations, this article aims to highlight that both harmonies and pauses, as well as interruptions and dissonances, can be present in early interactive exchanges, forming the fabric of a relational piece of music that is not always as harmonious as might be desirable. The role of the father in moderating problematic interactions between the mother and her child is also examined.
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Silvia Cimino
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Silvia Cimino is an associate member of the Italian Psychotherapy Association for Infants, Adolescents and Family (AIPPI), a candidate of the Italian Association of Psychoanalysis (AIPsi/IPA), assistant professor at the department of dynamic and clinical psychology at “Sapienza” – University of Rome, and a member of the Royal Society of Medicine (RSM).
Enrica Fondi
Enrica Fondi wis an associate member of the Italian Psychotherapy Association for Infants, Adolescents and Family (AIPPI), and director of AIPPI’s clinical service.
Luca Cerniglia
Luca Cerniglia is a psychologist and a member of the American Psychological Association’s (APA) Division 56 (trauma psychology), and assistant professor of dynamic psychology at Uninettuno University. He has a long experience in clinical contexts with children and families, such as pediatric hospitals and mental health services, especially in the field of feeding disorders.