Psychoanalysis & You is an APsA podcast about psychoanalysis and everyday life hosted by Dr. Gail Saltz.
‘Psychoanalysis & You’ is the official podcast of the American Psychoanalytic Association (APsA) where each episode features engaging discussions on key psychoanalytic concepts, such as transference, defense mechanisms, and the role of the unconscious in everyday life. We explore the intricacies of psychoanalysis under the guidance of our host, Gail Saltz. Founded in 1911, the American Psychoanalytic Association (APsA) is the oldest national psychoanalytic organization in the nation. APsA is committed to being a professional membership organization for psychoanalysts, psychoanalytic psychotherapists, academics, researchers, students, and other interested people – all whose work is profoundly informed by psychoanalytic theory and values, and to supporting their education and continuing professional development.
Episode 18 – Psychoanalysis and Youth: Theory, Practice & Impact
In this episode of Psychoanalysis & You, Dr. Gail Saltz speaks with Alexander D. Kalogerakis, M.D., about the foundations, therapeutic techniques, and transformative power of psychoanalysis in the lives of children and families. Together, they explore how early psychoanalytic intervention supports emotional development, fosters resilience, and deepens the parent-child relationship. Dr. Kalogerakis also discusses the history and evolution of child psychoanalytic psychotherapy, the therapeutic process, and how psychoanalysis can help children navigate internal conflicts and life’s challenges.
Our Guest
Alexander D. Kalogerakis, M.D., is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine, and Assistant Attending Psychiatrist at the New York-Presbyterian Hospital. He is Vice-Chair of the American Board of Psychoanalysis. At the New York Psychoanalytic Society and Institute, he is a Child and Adolescent Supervising Analyst, and teaches Theory and Technique of Child and Adolescent Analysis and Adult Development. He is a member of the United Nations subcommittee of the International Psychoanalytical Association. His book chapters and presentations include the topics of play therapy, adolescent identity and culture, guns and youth in America, terrorism and adolescence, and international adoption, among others. He is a contributor to Auchincloss & Samberg’s Psychoanalytic Terms & Concepts (Yale University Press 2012) and authored a chapter on Children and Migration in The Status of Women (ed. V. Pender 2016).
Our Host
Our host, Dr. Gail Saltz, is best known for her work as a relationship, family, emotional wellbeing, and mental health contributor in the media where she is a go-to expert for commentary on the mental health aspects of current/breaking issues and news. She is a bestselling author of numerous books. She serves on the public information committee for the American Psychoanalytic Association and for The Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry.
Our Podcast
In this podcast, we explore the intricacies of psychoanalysis under the guidance of our host, Gail Saltz. Founded in 1911, the American Psychoanalytic Association (APsA) is the oldest national psychoanalytic organization in the nation. APsA is committed to being a professional membership organization for psychoanalysts, psychoanalytic psychotherapists, academics, researchers, students, and other interested people – all whose work is profoundly informed by psychoanalytic theory and values, and to supporting their education and continuing professional development.
What to Expect
Each episode features engaging discussions on key psychoanalytic concepts, such as transference, defense mechanisms, and the role of the unconscious in everyday life. Whether you’re a psychology student, a mental health professional, or simply curious about your own psyche, our content is designed to enlighten and inspire. Our episodes are published monthly and we welcome any feedback, suggestions, or guest invitations.
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