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Therapeutic work with a traumatized toddler

T J Gaensbauer1

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center.

The Psychoanalytic Study of the Child
|January 1, 1994
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This case report details the successful psychotherapeutic treatment of a young child experiencing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after a dog attack. Psychoanalytic approaches helped resolve trauma-induced distress, enabling normal developmental progression.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Psychoanalytic Therapy
  • Trauma Studies

Background:

  • A three-year-old boy developed posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and developmental disruptions after a severe dog attack at 21 months.
  • Symptoms were consistent with those observed in older children and adults, indicating a significant impact of early-life trauma.

Observation:

  • The case report focuses on psychotherapeutic interventions utilizing psychoanalytic approaches.
  • The treatment aimed to address the overwhelming emotional impact of the traumatic event on the child's development.

Findings:

  • Psychoanalytic therapy significantly contributed to resolving the child's trauma-related distress.
  • The intervention facilitated the resumption of the child's normal developmental trajectory.

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Implications:

  • Highlights the efficacy of psychoanalytic methods in treating early childhood posttraumatic stress disorder.
  • Presents a conceptual framework detailing seven levels of trauma impact on child development from a psychoanalytic perspective.