Dominique: the Case of an Adolescent interview with Jamieson Webster

'Analysis of a Phobia in a Five-Year-Old Boy,' commonly known as 'Little Hans,' is a case study by Sigmund Freud detailing the psychoanalysis of a young boy's fear of horses. Through correspondence with the boy's father, Freud interprets Hans' phobia as a manifestation of the Oedipus complex, reflecting his unconscious desires for his mother and castration anxiety related to his father. The case provides insights into the development of childhood sexuality and the symbolic representation of unconscious conflicts. Despite its limitations and reliance on indirect observation, 'Little Hans' remains a significant contribution to psychoanalytic theory, illustrating Freud's ideas about the origins of phobias and the dynamics of the unconscious mind. The book examines the phobias and unconscious desires of a young boy.

Francoise Dolto's 'The Unconscious Body Image' explores the concept of the unconscious body image and its influence on our sense of self. Dolto examines how various sources of information, such as early childhood experiences, interpersonal relationships, and cultural influences, contribute to the formation of this image. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the unconscious body image in clinical practice, as it can provide insights into a range of psychological issues, including body image disorders, anxiety, and depression. The book offers a unique perspective on the relationship between the body, the mind, and the unconscious. It provides a valuable resource for clinicians and anyone interested in exploring the complexities of human experience.

In 'Bringing Up Bébé', Pamela Druckerman delves into the French approach to parenting, highlighting practices such as encouraging independence, establishing firm boundaries, and promoting balanced family life. The book offers a unique perspective on how French parents manage to raise well-behaved children who sleep through the night early and eat a variety of foods.

Sigmund Freud's "Dora: An Analysis of a Case of Hysteria" is a case study that details Freud's treatment of a young woman known as Dora. The case study is notable for its exploration of themes of transference, resistance, and the role of unconscious conflicts in shaping psychological symptoms. Freud's analysis of Dora's symptoms and her relationship with her father and other figures in her life provides insights into the complexities of the unconscious mind. The case study is considered a landmark work in the development of psychoanalysis and continues to be studied and debated by clinicians and scholars. The case study's exploration of the interplay between conscious and unconscious processes remains relevant in contemporary psychoanalytic theory.

Francoise Dolto's 'Dominique: The Case of an Adolescent' offers a granular psychological portrait of a troubled adolescent and his familial inheritance. First published in 1971, it is a historical case study of French society in the 1960s. The book is frank and close to the clinical experience. It is a masterpiece of the genre. Dolto stands alongside Jacques Lacan as a leading light of the Other French School, she has been little translated and remains curiously unknown in the English-speaking world.