CPS5003 Psychoanalytic and developmental theories 2

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1. 1

   Distinguish between the theories of Melanie Klein and Donald Winnicott relevant to child development

2. 2

   Evaluate the relevance of these theories and their assumptions to the psychological development of children and adolescents in terms of both healthy development and the development of psychopathology

3. 3

   Critically reflect upon the historical context in which these theorists sit and their contemporary contribution to the field

4. 4

   Critically evaluate the similarities, differences and limitations of these theorists to modern practice.

5. 5

   Apply these theoretical concepts to case examples and analyse their relevance to clinical understanding and practice