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Playing and therapeutic action in child analysis

L C Mayes1, D J Cohen

  • 1Yale Child Study Center, New Haven, CT 06510-8009.

The International Journal of Psycho-Analysis
|December 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Child psychoanalysis utilizes fantasy play to understand children's inner worlds. Play itself facilitates therapeutic work, aiding development and adaptive psychic functioning through symbolic expression and restorative functions.

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Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Psychoanalysis

Background:

  • Child psychoanalysis has historically employed fantasy play to explore children's internal experiences.
  • Young children's imaginary play is rich in symbolic expression, linked to action and primary process.

Observation:

  • Tensions exist between play as a therapeutic process and traditional psychoanalytic emphasis on verbal interpretation.
  • The act of playing is central to the therapeutic work for many children, fostering development.

Findings:

  • Mobilizing play capacities in analysis supports children's developmental needs.
  • Play's developmentally restorative functions are leveraged for therapeutic action.

Implications:

  • Understanding the role of play is crucial for effective child psychoanalytic interventions.
  • Therapeutic strategies should integrate and value the inherent healing power of children's play.

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