Nasio, J. D., Dolto, F. The Mirror’s Child: Dialogue Between Juan David Nasio and Francoise Dolto (translated by B. O. Nikolaichev)

Abstract: The dialogue covers various problems arising when studying a child’s mind by psychoanalytical methods. In particular, it analyzes the first impressions of a child when he sees his reflection in the mirror, potential dangers of meeting with his own reflection in the mirror and the process of formation of the body image. Based on concrete examples the authors of the dialogue demonstrate the depth and power of the first impressions (visual and acoustic) which are left in a child’s mind for a long time or even for a lifetime. Special attention is paid at the ability of a psychoanalyst to listen to his patient and to conduct an honest conversation with him.

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