Finding a Way to the Child: Selected Clinical Papers 1983-2021

Margaret Rustins writing is characterized by her imaginative sensitivity to the emotional lives of children and young people, the depth of her understanding, and her original insights into the complexities of child and adolescent psychotherapy. This book, edited by Kate Stratton and Simon Cregeen, focuses on clinical issues and concerns, such as the dynamics of the interaction between patient and therapist, the task of assessment, the particular needs of children and young people with distorted early development, and the framework and skills required for effective psychoanalytic work with parents. Illustrated by vivid narratives, it is a record of clinical work and thinking over 50 years of psychoanalytic practice and will prove essential reading for psychoanalysts, child analysts, child psychotherapists, and anyone with an interest in deepening their understanding of the emotional lives of children and young people.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 252 pages
Publication date: 30 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Margaret Rustins writing stands out not only for its wide range of subject matter but also for her remarkable ability to tap into the emotional world of children and young people. Her profound understanding and innovative insights into the complexities of child and adolescent psychotherapy set her apart. In this captivating collection, edited by Kate Stratton and Simon Cregeen, a selection of Rustins work is brought together, with a primary focus on clinical issues and concerns. The book delves into the dynamics of the therapeutic relationship between patient and therapist within the consulting room, explores the art of assessment, addresses the unique needs of children and young individuals who have faced trauma, loss, or neglect during their early development, and highlights the essential framework and skills required for effective psychoanalytic work with parents. Through vivid narratives that vividly depict the challenges and opportunities of the therapeutic encounter, this book serves as a testament to over 50 years of psychoanalytic practice. It is an invaluable resource for psychoanalysts, child analysts, child psychotherapists, mental health professionals in training, and anyone with a deep interest in understanding the emotional lives of children and young people.

Weight: 498g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032351568