Panorama de l'observation du bébé selon la méthode Esther Bick dans les pays francophones

Abstract

The author presents the method used to observe infants at home as it was developed by Esther Bick and proposes a certain number of reference points: • from a historical standpoint where infant observation is seen in relationship to the evolution of ideas in child psychoanalysis; • from the present situation with its filiations as well as the various modes made possible through this training; • by defining the essential points in the method with respect to its objectives; • by stating the essential theoretical contributions made by Esther Bick; • by presenting a method of classifying the different applications of this method in the areas of treatment, prevention and research.