A Case of Family Therapy with an Infant who is Afraid of Other Infants

Abstract

　　This paper describes a family therapy of an infant who is afraid of other infants. N family has two problems: (1) four years-old son is extremely afraid of other infants and (2) he is extremely unbalanced on diet.

　　The interviews with N family were conducted nine times. Main therapeutic approach is “clay-sculpture”. While the process of the interviews, his mother reconfirmed herself as mother. Therefore IP was worthy for the infant and began to express himself freely. The father went away with the situation of overinvolvement with his son. After so, we were succussed to build a new family relationship.

　　As a result, two problems with N family were solved. After almost two years absence, IP began to go to a kindergarden again. He is now enjoying playing with other infants, and taking meals regularly.