Winnicott himself acknowledges this, as he tells her parents about half way in, that Piggle is dealing with issues perhaps most children go through, and is "different" only in that she is more visibly expressive of the internal conflicts she faces. Unfortunately, Piggle's age makes it very difficult to separate the natural effect of Piggle "growing up," from the impact of the analysis itself. Very unique insight into the psychoanalytical process, and Winnicott's skill is very impressive. Winnicott himself acknowledges this, as he tells her parents about half way in, that Piggle is dealing with issues perhaps most children go through, and is "different" only in that she is more visibly expressive of the internal c Thoroughly enjoyable read. Of special value to professionals working with children, it will also fascinate anyone interested in how psychoanalysis works in practice.more This classic piece of writing gives the reader the rare opportunity of being admitted to the intimacy of the consulting room and of studying the child and therapist at work. This allows the reader to experience in detail the growth of a relationship between child and therapist and the gradual unfolding of the child’s inner world. A verbatim account of her visits is accompanied by illuminating excerpts from letters written to the analyst by the child’s parents and an invaluable commentary by Dr Winnicott. This allows the reader to e Between the age of two and five, a little girl nicknamed ‘the Piggle’ – seriously disturbed by the birth of a younger sister – visited Dr Winnicott on sixteen occasions. Between the age of two and five, a little girl nicknamed ‘the Piggle’ – seriously disturbed by the birth of a younger sister – visited Dr Winnicott on sixteen occasions.
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