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Jean liedloff developed her philosophy of the continuum concept based on her observational research, spending time living with the tribe, and comparing their parenting and its outcomes. Jan 28, 1975 jean liedloff was an american author, born in new york, and best known for her 1975 book the continuum concept. The continuum concept jean liedloff was born and brought up in new york. Jean liedloff lives in london where she practices and teaches psychotherapy based on the principles of the continuum concept. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. During a diamondhunting expedition to venezuela, jean liedloff came into contact with the indigenous yequana people. Amazon the continuum concept arkana liedloff, jean. The manageable, accessible, single concept approach is paced appropriately to help students successfully meet.
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