Children

Psychoanalysis with children addresses the intricate dynamics of their personalities, emphasizing the significance of language in shaping their experiences. In this treatment, children are seen as subjects in the making, whose desires and conflicts manifest through play, drawings, and narratives. In psychoanalysis the child’s unique language, recognizing that their expressions often reveal deeper unconscious processes, while engaging with the child’s fantasies as they relate to the important people in their life. Decreasing anxiety helps the child navigate their feelings and desires, fostering a sense of agency and identity, and allowing for the emergence of new meanings. This approach is not merely about resolving symptoms but about helping the child navigate the complexities of their identity and the social world. Through this process, children can articulate their desires, validating the child's unique expressions as a pathway to understanding and confronting the gaps in their understanding, ultimately fostering a more coherent position of themselves within their lives.