Unlike behavioral approaches that use "consequences" or "time-outs," the Neufeld approach views the parent-child relationship as the primary tool for change.
Detailed in his book Hold On to Your Kids (co-authored with Gabor Maté), Neufeld warns that children are increasingly turning to peers for attachment, which undermines parental influence and healthy development. Neufeld Intensive I: Making Sense of Kids The Gordon Neufeld Approach: Making Sense of Ch...
Dr. Neufeld’s model is built on three distinct but interconnected lenses used to "map" a child’s development: The Gordon Neufeld Approach: Making Sense of Ch...
Below is an overview of the core principles typically covered in a paper on this approach. 1. The Three Conceptual Keys The Gordon Neufeld Approach: Making Sense of Ch...