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Transformation into adolescence.

Claudia Lament¹

¹The Psychoanalytic Institute, New York University Langone School of Medicine, USA.

The Psychoanalytic Study of the Child

|May 20, 2009

Summary

This study explores an innovative therapeutic approach for a disturbed boy, moving him from victimhood to agency. The technique fostered self-discovery, strengthened ego boundaries, and improved emotional regulation during his transition to adolescence.

Area of Science:

Psychology
Child Development
Psychotherapy

Background:

Traditional psychoanalytic techniques often rely on interpretation of defense and conflict.
Adolescence presents unique challenges in identity formation and emotional regulation.
Disturbed children may require novel therapeutic interventions beyond standard methods.

Observation:

An innovative therapeutic strategy was employed with a disturbed boy transitioning from latency to adolescence.
The analyst adopted an extreme stance, withholding interpretations to foster patient agency.
This approach aimed to destabilize the patient's victim mindset and promote self-discovery.

Findings:

The therapeutic strategy successfully shifted the boy's self-perception from victim to agent.

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Fragile self and object boundaries were strengthened through this technique.

The approach enhanced affect differentiation and integration, crucial for emotional development.

Implications:

This case study suggests a viable alternative to standard interpretive techniques in child psychotherapy.
Fostering patient agency can be a powerful tool in therapeutic transformation.
The findings highlight the importance of self-discovery and boundary development in adolescent mental health.