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International Journal of Psycho-analysis. Volume 68, Part 4. 1987
This paper describes research on the extension of infant observation to pro-natal life with the aid of ultrasounds. First there is some mention of the technique ofultrasounds and of the advances in our knowledge of pre-natal life brought about by it. A description of the research follows: 5-6 ultrasonographic observations Wrap about one hour each starting from the 14th-18th week of pregnancy a carried nut at monthly intervals till the end of pregnancy. During such observations the behaviour of the foetus is observed and each time the behaviour of the mother is also taken into account. After birth mother and child are then followed at home with infant observations as described by Bick. So far this research seems to be pointing to the possibility of detecting In rly markers of character already in utero. T' wo examples are given to illustrate this tbesis.
International Review of Psycho-analysis Volume 15 Par, 2, 1988
Increased public awareness of the high incidence of sexual abuse of children is prompting re-examination of the psychological consequences of childhood sexual seduction. The conspiracy ofesilence, which insulates adult society against the terrifying discovery that large numbers of children are molested, exploited and raped, also affects child analysts. Furthermore, many of us have only limited experience with child sexual abuse and may fail to deal with or recognize the signs and symptoms if consulted for other reasons.
A child analysis workshop originally devoted to early psychic trauma and play disruption turned its attention exclusively to child sexual abuse as a form of trauma, The paper focuses on what we gleaned and how these findings apply to the treatment of a latency-age gal and the resistance encountered. The case presented illustrates the profou