OBJECTIVES: To demonstrate the efficacy of a psychotherapeutic group intervention (reflective operational group), in which parents and infants are seen concomitantly. METHODS: In a case report of a female infant who presented aggressiveness, aspects of the psychotherapeutic intervention are discussed. RESULTS: There was resolution of symptoms, and healthy aspects of the mother-infant interaction were reestablished. DISCUSSION: In the reported case, the reflective operational group was fundamental to symptom improvement presented by a mother-infant dyad, helping the mother and the baby change dysfunctional aspects of their interaction. CONCLUSIONS: In spite of the good results for this family, further studies are needed to assess the efficacy of the reflective operational group.
Psychotherapeutic intervention; group therapy; parent-infant relationship