Focusing on the concept of "latency," this book delves into its significance in child development and psychoanalytic theory. It examines how this particular state of mind influences the evolving personality of a child, offering insights into the intricate relationship between psychological growth and developmental stages. The exploration provides a deeper understanding of how latent periods shape human behavior and identity.
This book offers helpful advice to parents whose children have reached the turbulent teenage years. From conflict management to issues of bullying, stealing and smoking, it guides parents as their children alternate between maturity and immaturity and develop their own identity.
Literary Origins of the Psychoanalytic Model of the Mind
Exploring the intersection of literature and psychoanalysis, this work delves into how literary concepts have shaped contemporary understandings of the mind. It uses Keats's metaphor of 'the awakening of the thinking principle' to highlight the significant influence of literary thought on the development of modern psychoanalytic theory. The book presents a unique perspective on the relationship between narrative and psychological insight, offering readers a profound examination of both fields.