10.4225/03/58a3d9175fd8d Toone, Emma Emma Toone Endangered habitat: psychoanalytic psychotherapy after family breakdown and transient care Monash University 2017 ethesis-20131021-142951 monash:120235 Consultation in schools 1959.1/903604 Child development thesis(masters) Psychoanalytic psychotherapy in community settings Restricted access Child protection 2013 2017-02-15 04:29:09 Thesis https://bridges.monash.edu/articles/thesis/Endangered_habitat_psychoanalytic_psychotherapy_after_family_breakdown_and_transient_care/4652764 Deprivation and neglect have long-term negative consequences for the mental and physical health of children and there is research suggesting that psychoanalytic psychotherapy is an effective form of treatment for these children using a standard treatment frame within the physical setting of the clinic. Due to practical considerations and disruptive circumstances inherent in such cases, a standard treatment frame may not be possible. There is a dearth of research on adapted techniques of psychoanalytic psychotherapy for this client population, and specifically for treatment conducted within the setting of mainstream schools. Using a single-case study of archival work with a child in disrupted family circumstances, the research aims to contribute to knowledge about effective psychotherapeutic interventions for children experiencing significant family disruption. The study details a psychoanalytic psychotherapy treatment conducted in a number of different rooms within two mainstream schools and demonstrates that the treatment was effective despite these changes in setting. The processes of change within the child as a result of the treatment will be discussed. The positive outcomes of the case are consistent with existing literature suggesting adapted forms of psychoanalytic psychotherapy can be an effective method of intervention with this population, if the therapist is adequately supported to maintain her capacity for reverie. Factors thought to be clinically significant and implications for clinical practice and public policy are explored.