Citation

Horne A. J. Child Psychother. 2001; 27(1): 3.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2001, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/00754170010023910

PMID

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Abstract

Issues of technique in work with adolescents who, if adult, would attract a forensic label, are discussed with especial focus on interpretation and countertransference in the light of primitive anxieties and body-based mechanisms of defence. The therapist as 'new object' and 'developmental object' is explored. The case study of Matthew - a mid-adolescent who has abused a younger child, is delinquent, seeks violent and dangerous situations and experiences outbursts of aggression - is used as illustration throughout.

Keywords: Interpretation; Developmental; And; Psychoanalytic; Stance; Delinquency; Sexual; Abuse; Aggression