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A female fire-setter: a case report.

G A Awad, S I Harrison

    The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease
    |December 1, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary
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    This case study presents a young female fire-setter whose behavior stemmed from developmental issues during puberty. Treatment involved psychotherapy and family therapy, highlighting challenges in adolescent therapeutic alliances.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Developmental Psychology
    • Adolescent Behavior

    Background:

    • Fire-setting in early adolescence can be a complex symptom.
    • Puberty onset can precipitate underlying developmental problems.
    • Understanding the etiology of adolescent fire-setting is crucial for effective intervention.

    Observation:

    • A 12 1/2-year-old female presented with fire-setting behavior.
    • The behavior was linked to long-term developmental challenges.
    • The patient exhibited defense mechanisms including repression, suppression, denial, and projection.

    Findings:

    • Psychoanalytically oriented individual psychotherapy was utilized.
    • Marital and family therapy were integrated into the treatment plan.

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  • Establishing a therapeutic alliance with early adolescents poses unique challenges.

    • Implications:

    • Early intervention for adolescent fire-setting is critical.
    • Multifaceted therapeutic approaches are often necessary.
    • Therapists must navigate complex defense mechanisms in adolescent patients.