FOREWORD

THE GREAT LEAPS FORWARD IN PSYCHOLOGY

have come from original insights that
suddenly clarify our experience from a
fresh angle, revealing hidden patterns
of connection. Freuds theory of the unconscious and Darwins model of evolution continue to help us understand the
findings from current research on human behavior and some of the mysteries of our daily lives. Daniel Siegels
theory of mindsightthe brains capacity for both insight and empathyoffers a similar Aha! He makes sense
for us out of the cluttered confusions of
our sometimes maddening and messy
emotions.
Our ability to know our own minds
as well as to sense the inner world of