A model of psychotherapeutical work with institutionalized infants. Issue 3 (1st September 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hasbun, Eduardo Jaar; Castro Pinochet, Elena
• Is Part Of: Infant observation. Volume 19:Issue 3(2016)
• Page Start: 238
• Page End: 248
• Publication Date: 2016-09-01
• Subjects: Esther Bick -- trauma -- Spitz -- neonate -- psychoanalysis; Infant psychology -- Periodicals; Child development -- Periodicals; 155.422
• DOI: 10.1080/13698036.2017.1299584
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1369-8036

Abstract

Abstract : In an environment where most newborns separated from their families are institutionalized, the authors introduce a psychotherapeutical model which aims to prevent and to mitigate the development of Early Chronic Emotional Deprivation. The model is sustained by Esther Bick's criteria on the baby observation methodology, post-Kleinian authors and the contributions of French psychoanalysis. This article describes the methodology and the role of the clinical psychologist. It also includes a clinical resume that depicts some usual difficulties faced by the professional while performing his role.