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[Guignol or the comedian's paradox]
J P Marnier1, A Ait Ameur, C Petit-Marnier
1Service de Pédopsychiatrie, Hôpital d'Enfants, CHRU, Dijon.
Acta Psychiatrica Belgica
|January 1, 1996
Summary
Puppet theatre effectively aids therapeutic processes and diagnostic exploration in children aged six to eight. This creative approach reveals children's anxieties and defense mechanisms within a neurotic context.
Area of Science:
- Child psychology
- Expressive therapy
Background:
- Neurotic contexts in children can impede emotional development.
- Therapeutic interventions are needed to address underlying psychological distress.
Observation:
- A puppet theatre intervention was conducted with children aged six to eight in a neurotic context.
- Guignol's playing served as a medium to express unconscious material.
Findings:
- The puppet theatre revealed children's anxieties and defense mechanisms.
- Actors demonstrated authentic engagement with imaginary scenarios.
- Therapeutic progress and diagnostic insights were achieved.
Implications:
- Puppet theatre is a valuable tool for child psychotherapy.
- This method facilitates understanding and addressing neurotic contexts in children.
- Creative arts therapies offer unique pathways for psychological exploration.