Ways of observation of infants and small children recommended for inexperienced counselors : to foster capabilities and skills as counselors

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  • 初心者カウンセラーによる乳幼児観察のありかた : カウンセラーとしての資質を育むために
  • ショシンシャ カウンセラー ニ ヨル ニュウヨウジ カンサツ ノ アリ カ タ : カウンセラー ト シテ ノ シシツ オ ハグクム タメニ

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Referring to the ways of observation of infants and small children adopted at Tavistock Clinic within the framework of training for pediatric clinical psychologists, we practiced observation of infants and small children at nursery school. This is a case study of observation of infants and small children at nursery school aimed at fostering capabilities and skills of inexperienced counselors. The usefulness of this approach as well as the open issues and possibilities related to it as a means of observing infants and small children at nursery school are also discussed.The study lasted for a period of8months. Observation of infants and small children was done once a week (for one hour each time) and the findings from observation were reviewed. The study period corresponded to the period during which Child A(7-month.old infant) began to walk. Records were taken, focusing on the relationship between Child A and Nursery Governess P and including changes in the mind of the observer.While following the growth of Child A during the study period, the observer kept watching her own mind by means of reverse transition and deepened her self.understanding. The observer increased in the ability to read and perceive the infant's mind, accompanied by activation of her five senses. This experience was useful for the inexperienced counselor to stimulate capability and skill development. However, when observing infants and small children at nursery school, the observer was sometimes forced to leave the principle of "avoiding active involvement."

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