Analysis of the Under-five Child

Dealing exclusively with the psychoanalysis of small children, this book presents detailed case studies of the psychoanalytical treatment of children as young as two years old. It provides information on current theory and technique and includes extended discussions of some of the issues raised by the treatment of prelatency children. The eight case studies support the notion that psychoanalysis be a properly trained analyst can provide effective, rapid and long-lasting treatment for young children.