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Article

Consultation in schools: helping staff and pupils with unresolved loss and mourning

Pages 83-100 | Published online: 14 Mar 2008
 

Abstract

This paper describes how an application of psychodynamic principles and techniques in a school setting can open up perspectives and insights into aspects of loss and mourning, which result in the personal and professional growth of individuals. It discusses applied psychoanalytic work in relation to its clinical base in the consulting room, in particular family work, and exemplifies this with a variety of cases.

Résumé

Dans cet article, l'auteur décrit comment, dans un contexte scolaire, l'application des principes et techniques psychodynamiques peut ouvrir des perspectives et permettre une prise de conscience de certains aspects de perte et de deuil, favorisant ainsi le développement personnel et professionnel des individus concernés. L'auteur examine les rapports entre ces applications de la psychanalyse et la technique classique telle qu'elle se déploie cliniquement dans le bureau de consultation, notamment dans le travail auprès des familles. Plusieurs vignettes cliniques viennent illustrer ses propos.

Dieser Artikel beschreibt, wie die Anwendung von psychodynamischen Prinzipien und Techniken in einem Schulsetting Perspektiven und Einsichten in Aspekte von Verlust und Trauer ermöglichen können, die zu einem persönlichen und professionellen Wachstum führen. Es wird angewandte psychoanalytische Arbeit mit Bezug auf ihre klinische Grundlage im Behandlungszimmer diskutiert, besonders in Familienarbeit, und dies wird mit einer Vielzahl von Fällen aufgezeigt.

Riassunto

In questo articolo si analizza l'applicazione dei principi e delle tecniche psicodinamiche all'ambito scolastico e come essa possa aprire nuove prospettive e portare insights su aspetti del lutto e della perdita, e alla crescita personale e professionale degli individui. Si analizza il lavoro psicoanalitico applicato in relazione al lavoro clinico, in particolare la terapia familiare, e si portano esempi di diversi casi.

Acknowledgements

I would like to thank my colleague Judith Edwards, as well as Rosemary Keenan, Deputy Director, Catholic Children's Society (Westminster), who encouraged me to write this paper, to Odilia Benoit for her typing assistance, to Jean Bartunek for her assistance in research, and to Sophie Boswell for her encouragement and editing support.

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