Child Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy in Primary Schools

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This book explores the experiences of severely troubled children and the collaborative efforts of their families, teachers, and child psychoanalytic psychotherapists in primary schools. It begins by examining children's emotional lives during primary school and the factors that can disrupt their social development and learning. The text delves into child psychoanalytic psychotherapy, detailing its function and relevance in primary education. Subsequent chapters blend creative psychoanalytic approaches with interviews from parents, carers, teachers, and clinicians. A section dedicated to mainstream primary schools discusses parent-child interventions, group psychotherapy for children from traumatized backgrounds, and consultations with school staff, featuring personal narratives from various stakeholders. The book then shifts focus to alternative educational settings, including a school for children with severe disabilities and a pupil referral unit. These chapters highlight psychotherapy with non-verbal children, therapy groups for those lacking developmental foundations, and innovative child psychotherapy practices during breaks, enriched by insights from parents and educators. Finally, the book evaluates the impact of child psychotherapy in primary schools, emphasizing the growing need to address the emotional challenges faced by children at risk of jeopardizing their relationships and learning. This resource is essential