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[W. D. Winnicott and the transitional object in infancy].

S Dell'Orto1, E Caruso

  • 1equipe.logodinamica@tiscali.it

La Pediatria Medica E Chirurgica : Medical and Surgical Pediatrics
|August 15, 2003
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Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Psychoanalytic Theory
  • Developmental Pediatrics

Background:

  • Donald Winnicott's theories bridge orthodox psychoanalysis and relational pediatrics, focusing on the child's "global reality" over "internal objects".
  • His work faced criticism from both psychoanalysts and medical professionals, despite being grounded in extensive clinical observations.
  • Winnicott's concepts emphasize "need" over "desire" and the significance of real-life experiences in child development.

Discussion:

  • Winnicott introduced "transition" as an developmental area between psychic and external reality, featuring the "transitional object" for symbol creation.
  • He highlighted the crucial role of a "fairly good mother" providing "holding, handling, and object presenting" for healthy development.
  • The mother's gradual "undecieving" and provision of "illusion" are essential for establishing symbolic thinking and object relations.

Key Insights:

  • A supportive environment and empathic maternal contact facilitate the shift from primary narcissism to object relationships.
  • Playing is viewed as a therapeutic "potential space" crucial for analysis, transference, and cultural experience.
  • Winnicott's emphasis on the mother-child dyad underscores the importance of real experiences and maternal attunement.

Outlook:

  • Winnicott's theories offer a unique perspective on early childhood development, integrating psychological and pediatric insights.
  • Further exploration of "transitional phenomena" and the "potential space" can inform therapeutic interventions.
  • His emphasis on the mother-infant relationship provides a foundation for understanding attachment and symbolic development.

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