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J P Marnier1, A Ait Ameur, C Petit-Marnier

  • 1Service de Pédopsychiatrie, Hôpital d'Enfants, CHRU, Dijon.

Acta Psychiatrica Belgica
|January 1, 1996
PubMed
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.

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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.

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