Psychoanalysis & You Psychoanalysis for Youth: Theory, Practice & Impact
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Sep 10, 2025 Dr. Alexander D. Kalogerakis, a clinical associate professor of psychiatry, dives into the world of psychoanalysis for children and adolescents. He discusses the crucial role of early intervention and the tailored techniques used in therapy, like play and storytelling, that differ from adult methods. Dr. Kalogerakis highlights rising youth anxiety post-COVID and stresses the importance of creating supportive environments. Additionally, he addresses the integration of mental health into global policy and even touches on the intriguing intersection of psychoanalysis and AI.
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Work At The Child's Level
- Adapt therapeutic tools to a child's developmental communication style.
- Use drawings, play, and figures instead of expecting adult-style free association.
Play As A Window To Transferences
- Play reveals transferential themes safely through displacement.
- Interpretations often occur within play before connecting to reality.
Dream Report After Falling Asleep
- Kalogerakis recalled a child who fell asleep in session and immediately reported a dream.
- He used that spontaneous material as a moment of therapeutic exploration.