The Kleinian School

The Kleinian School, founded by psychoanalyst Melanie Klein, emphasizes the early experiences of infants and their emotional development. Klein proposed that children process their feelings and relationships through play, reflecting their inner conflicts and anxieties. This school of thought focuses on the importance of the child's imagination, fantasy, and the early mother-child bond. Klein introduced concepts like "projective identification," where individuals project their feelings onto others, influencing interpersonal dynamics. Her work has greatly impacted child psychoanalysis, group dynamics, and our understanding of personality development throughout life.