Abstract
This study explores a program devised to enhance the normal development of toddlers whose psychological development was jeopardized by their mothers' emotional difficulties. Theory about separation-individuation suggests that mothers who are depressed or narcissistically preoccupied will be unable to participate in required ways in their toddlers' development. It was hoped that as the mothers' concerns about separation-individuation were addressed within a time-limited group, the mothers would be enabled to handle more adequately their toddlers' separation and individuation. A six-month course of weekly meetings with five mother-toddler dyads brought about significant changes in the developmental progress of the toddlers and enhanced the mothers' participation in the separation-individuation process.
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