FAQ About Anna Freud
How did Anna Freud's work impact the field of psychology?
Anna Freud's work had a profound impact on psychology, particularly in the fields of child therapy and developmental psychology. She extended psychoanalytic theory to include the study of children and their unique psychological needs. Her establishment of the Hampstead Child Therapy Course and Clinic in London also contributed significantly to training and research in child psychoanalysis, fostering an integrative approach that combined theory, clinical practice, and education.
