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Psychic change in child analysis.

E L Barros

    The International Journal of Psycho-Analysis
    |January 1, 1992
    PubMed
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    This study illustrates psychic change in a 5-year-old boy, linking emotional growth to a flexible defense system. Interpretations facilitated the transformation of negative internal objects, fostering better emotional regulation.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Psychoanalysis

    Background:

    • This paper explores psychic change and emotional growth in a 5-year-old boy.
    • It examines the role of the defense system's flexibility in psychological development.

    Observation:

    • The analysis focused on the child's capacity to absorb and re-integrate ego parts and embrace new emotional experiences.
    • Interpretations were used to modify the child's internal objects and relationships.

    Findings:

    • The child's representations of negative internal objects (analyst, father, self) evolved significantly during therapy.
    • These representations shifted from a gorilla to the Incredible Hulk, then a whale, and finally a crying Superman.

    Implications:

    • Despite the interruption of analysis, foundational changes suggested a developing stable internal object.

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  • This internal object showed potential for containing and transforming anxiety and despair into manageable emotions.
  • The patient was better positioned to benefit from positive experiences, indicating improved emotional resilience.