Psychoanalysis & You is an APsA podcast about psychoanalysis and everyday life hosted by Dr. Gail Saltz.
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.
Our Guest for Episode 13
Todd Essig, Ph.D. is the Faculty and Training and Supervising Psychoanalyst at the William Alanson White Institute, Adjunct Clinical Professor at the NYU Postdoctoral Program in Psychoanalysis and member of the Psychotherapy Action Network (PsiAN) Advisory Board. Widely known as a pioneer in the innovative uses of mental health technologies his current areas of research, writing and teaching include the gains and losses of teletherapies and how emerging technologies, especially AI, change self-experience and intimate relationships. He created and currently co-chairs APsA’s Council on Artificial Intelligence. Previously he co-chaired APsA’s Covid-19 Advisory Team for which he was awarded Distinguished Service awards by APsA and the NY State Psychological Association. For 10 years, until the pandemic hit, he wrote “Managing Mental Wealth” for Forbes. Dr. Essig maintains a private practice in New York where he treats individuals and couples.
Chapters
- 00:00 Introduction to Psychoanalysis and You
- 00:36 Meet Dr. Todd Essig
- 01:57 Telemedicine in Psychoanalysis
- 03:02 The Spectrum of Teletherapy Acceptance
- 04:25 Challenges and Differences in Teletherapy
- 09:49 Transition to AI in Psychoanalysis
- 11:24 The Role of Psychoanalysts in the AI Revolution
- 24:42 Guardrails and Ethical Considerations in AI
- 30:39 Protecting Psychoanalytic Care in the Age of AI
- 31:48 AI in Mental Health: A Case Study
- 32:58 Challenges and Limitations of AI in Psychoanalysis
- 33:33 Exploring AI’s Potential in Dream Analysis
- 35:22 Ethical and Practical Concerns with AI Chatbots
- 36:03 The Future of AI in Psychoanalytic Treatment
- 40:47 Personal and Professional Uses of AI
- 49:22 The Role of Psychoanalysts in the AI Revolution
- 51:43 Balancing Short-Term and Long-Term Solutions
- 54:38 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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
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.
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Learn more about Psychoanalysis and Ai
- The CAI Report
- APsA Symposium Series: Artificial Intelligence and Our Psychoanalytic Future (May 4 | Virtual)
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