Author: Sprince, Jenny

Source: Journal of Child Psychotherapy, Volume 35, Number 1, April 2009 , pp. 13-31(19)

Publisher: Routledge, part of the Taylor & Francis Group

Abstract:

This paper addresses issues of infantile gender identity as they are demonstrated through group processes amongst the carers of disturbed adolescents. It uses this and other clinical material to explore gender narcissism - both male and female. It examines how such narcissism is linked to sado-masochism, and how it can impede a healthy development towards bisexual and triadic functioning.

Keywords: consultation; adolescents; therapeutic community; residential units; groups; narcissism; phallus; penis-as-link; vagina; gender identity; idealised breast; individuation

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00754170902750131

Affiliations: 1: 60 Lordship Park, London, UK

Publication date: 2009-04-01

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