LIVE Class

The Systemic Significance of "Immaturity" at Birth

with Ludwig Janus
Monday, 26 May 2025 at 19h UK time
Human altriciality, i.e. the prolonged helplessness and immaturity after birth means that infants are entirely dependent on caregivers for survival, making early relationships vital.

The infant’s underdeveloped brain—especially the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex—leads to emotional regulation being driven primarily by raw, impulsive affectivity. Only through a nurturing, empathetic relationship with a caregiver can the child begin to develop emotional coordination.

When such care is lacking—particularly in conditions marked by trauma, deprivation, or violence—this impulsive emotional state can persist into adulthood.

In this class, Dr. Ludwig Janus will show the impact of human altriciality on individual and collective dynamics and how this biological fact is reflected in various fields of human endeavour and expression.

In this class John Wilks explores the history and uses of suction, vacuum extraction and ventouse and examines the implications for postnatal treatment approaches for both mum and baby.

John has been practising the Bowen Technique and Craniosacral Therapy full time since 1995. He is the author of four books on complementary therapies and developed a specialised Craniosacral training course for midwives which was the first of its kind to be accredited by the Royal College of Midwives.

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  • Beginner/Intermediate
  • Experiential
  • Practical application
  • To support your client
  • 60 minute class
  • life time access to recording

Learning outcomes

  • Professionals working with babies and children
  • Parents and caregivers
  • Anyone interested in pre- and perinatal psychology

who can this benefit

  • Understand what human altriciality means for an individual’s development
  • Learn about the role of a nurturing, empathetic relationship with a caregiver in emotional coordination
  • Understand the impact of trauma on emotional development
  • Get an insight into the collective dimension of the consequences of human altriciality
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Meet Our Presenter
Patrick Jones - Course author

Ludwig Janus

Lecturer and Psychoanalysis Instructor
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