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Allan Schore
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Allan Schore at Schizofrenidagene in Stavanger 2013
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| Born | February 20, 1943 |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of Pittsburgh |
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| Fields | Neuropsychology, psychoanalysis |
| Institutions | University of California, Los Angeles |
Allan N. Schore (born February 20, 1943) is an American psychologist and researcher. He studies how our brains work and how that affects our feelings and behavior. He works at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Medicine.
Schore has written several important books. These include Affect Regulation and the Origin of the Self and Affect Dysregulation and Disorders of the Self. He has also written many articles and chapters. He helps edit a series of books called the Norton Series on Interpersonal Neurobiology.
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What Allan Schore Studies
How the Brain and Emotions Connect
Allan Schore's research looks at many different areas. He studies how our brains affect our emotions. He also looks at how difficult experiences, like trauma, can impact us. He explores how children develop and how strong connections, like those with parents, shape us.
He uses brain imaging to see how our brains grow. This helps him understand how early relationships affect us. He also works as a therapist, helping people with their emotional challenges.
Schore has been cited over 20,000 times in scientific papers. This shows how important his work is to other scientists.
Understanding Emotions and How We Cope
A big part of Schore's work is about how we learn to manage our feelings. He studies how our biology, thoughts, and social life all connect to this.
He explains that if a baby doesn't have enough loving and responsive interactions with an adult, their brain might struggle. It can become harder for them to handle stress and new situations. This can make them less open to new learning experiences. It can also affect how their brain develops, especially the right side. This part of the brain is important for emotions and social connections.
Main Books by Allan Schore
- Affect Regulation and the Origin of the Self. The Neurobiology of Emotional Development (first published in 1994)
- Affect Dysregulation and Disorders of the Self (2003)
- Affect Regulation and Repair of the Self (2003)
- The Science of the Art of Psychotherapy (2012)
- The Development of the Unconscious Mind (2019)
- Right Brain Psychotherapy (2019)
