Miss Alice M. and Her Dragon : Recovery of a Hidden Talent

The case history of Miss Alice, a kindergarten teacher who over a period of 20 years began to paint during analysis sessions and introduced a series of pictures into the therapeutic process.

Dr Little's treatment of psychotic and near-psychotic patients demonstrates her understanding of regression into infantile dependence.

This, together with her use of Winnicott's unorthodox analytical practice seeks to give fresh impetus to the discussion about "correct" analytical technique.

The painted dreams of Miss Alice are interwoven with the case history, showing the evolution of Miss Alice M.'s dragon, transformed during the analysis and interpreted by Margaret Little.