In Depth: Psychoanalysis in the Academy

The Future of Psychoanalysis in Academia: Insights from Dr. Paul Wachtel

In this interview, Dr. Paul Wachtel discusses the evolution of psychoanalysis in academia, the importance of integration with other therapeutic approaches, and the future of psychotherapy research. He shares his personal journey, the challenges and opportunities in the field, and practical advice for aspiring psychoanalysts. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Psychoanalysis in Academia 02:35 Dr. Paul Wachtel's Academic Journey 04:29 The Evolution of Psychoanalysis in Academia 08:30 Integration of Psychoanalysis and Other Therapies 14:00 Current State of Psychoanalysis 16:03 Personal Reflections on Psychoanalysis' Journey 22:26 Research in Psychoanalysis 29:17 Students' Perspectives on Psychoanalysis 32:11 Advice for Aspiring Psychoanalysts 43:33 A Day in the Life of Dr. Wachtel Resources * Psychoanalysis, Behavior Therapy, and the Relational World (Psychotherapy Integration)  [https://www.amazon.com/Psychoanalysis-Behavior-Relational-Psychotherapy-Integration/dp/1557984093] * Race in the mind of America: Breaking the vicious circle between Blacks and Whites  [https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1999-02194-000] * Relational Theory and the Practice of Psychotherapy   [https://www.guilford.com/books/Relational-Theory-and-the-Practice-of-Psychotherapy/Paul-Wachtel/9781609180454?srsltid=AfmBOoo0MQuhTpbVRqi6IKFfKwmsjy1r8tegqwBwdOgXO75n28rijg5K] * Therapeutic communication: knowing what to say when [https://archive.org/details/therapeuticcommu0000wach_k3i4] * Inside the session: What really happens in psychotherapy [https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2010-19900-000] * The Poverty of Affluence  [https://www.amazon.com/Poverty-Affluence-Psychological-Portrait-American/dp/1632460211] * Cyclical psychodynamics and the contextual self [https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2014-16201-000] * Making Room for the Disavowed: Reclaiming the Self in Psychotherapy  [https://www.guilford.com/books/Making-Room-for-the-Disavowed/Paul-Wachtel/9781462553174?srsltid=AfmBOoqmx8Bb_IrGhkO6k7n6NpnyEfGbUWw_BSArI1sD-XwSvsFqFD3j] * Ackerman Institute for the Family [https://www.ackerman.org/] * Society for the Exploration of Psychotherapy Integration  [https://www.sepiweb.org/] * Westen (1998) - The Scientific Legacy of Sigmund Freud: Toward a Psychodynamically Informed Psychological Science [https://hewittlab.sites.olt.ubc.ca/files/2020/04/Westen-1998.pdf] Guest Links * Faculty Page [https://www.ccny.cuny.edu/profiles/paul-wachtel?srsltid=AfmBOooryKTyrLnBTEXNUTte1Y7W7GTB8-wA5hruKspVffvwtVv2Akxp] * Publications [https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Paul-Wachtel-2] Credits: Host & Executive Producer - Bevin Campbell, Psy.D. Guest - Dr. Paul Wachtel Audio Editor & Co-Producer - Ellis Feldman Composer, Writer, & Co-Producer - Brian Mageo-Sausser

Integrating Psychoanalysis and Quantitative Research in Psychology with Dr. Chris Hopwood

In this interview, Dr. Chris Hopwood shares his journey into academia, his integration of psychodynamic and interpersonal theories into quantitative research, and his perspectives on personality assessment, clinical orientation, and the role of psychology in addressing global issues like climate change and animal rights. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Dr. Chris Hopwood 01:55 The Journey into Academia 04:08 Discovering Psychoanalytic Theory 06:30 Interpersonal Theory and Its Impact 08:49 Debates in Personality Assessment 10:40 The Evolution of Personality Disorders 12:54 Understanding Personality Functioning 15:14 The Intersection of Personality and Clinical Psychology 16:40 The Importance of Theoretical Orientation 18:58 The Role of Scientific Method in Psychoanalysis 20:38 The Future of Psychological Theory 22:33 Experiences in Zurich and European Perspectives 25:19 The State of Psychoanalysis in Academia 27:38 The Relevance of Theoretical Orientation 29:41 Human-Animal Relations and Moral Crisis 31:53 Addressing Climate Change in Clinical Practice 33:12 Confronting Eco-Anxiety and Human Cruelty 36:50 Navigating Academic Paths and Choices 41:52 Balancing Academia and Personal Life 44:38 The Role of Psychoanalysis in Modern Psychology 51:26 Exploring Human-Animal Relations 55:08 Addressing Climate Anxiety in Therapy Resources * Psychology of Human-Animal Intergroup Relations  [https://phair.psychopen.eu/index.php/phair] * Major Theories of Personality Disorder  [https://www.guilford.com/books/Major-Theories-of-Personality-Disorder/Lenzenweger-Clarkin/9781593851088?srsltid=AfmBOopLdgrlplw47dmqlz1tkn_F30_rXMWDj79rtGUUFfSEYXbMjg1H] * Society for Interpersonal Theory and Research  [https://sitarsociety.org/] * Harvard Medical School Psychiatry Department [https://medschool.harvard.edu/] * Robert Karen’s work [https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Robert-Karen] * Les Morey’s work [https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=ef7-oHkAAAAJ&hl=en] * “Interpersonal theory of personality” by Aaron Pincus [https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2003-04682-009] * “A Contemporary Interpersonal Model of Personality Pathology and Personality Disorder” by Pincus and Hopwood [https://personality.faculty.ucdavis.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/467/2017/08/Pincus-Hopwood-2012-interpersonal-Oxford.Widiger.pdf] Guest links * Faculty page [https://www.psychology.uzh.ch/en/areas/sob/perspsy/team/hopwood.html] * Publications [https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=10KBQ-IAAAAJ&hl=en]  Credits: Host & Executive Producer - Bevin Campbell, Psy.D. Guest - Dr. Chris Hopwood Audio Editor & Co-Producer - Ellis Feldman Composer, Writer, & Co-Producer - Brian Mageo-Sausser

From Psychoanalysis to Policy: A Journey of Systemic Change with Dr. Kimberlyn Leary

This interview explores the diverse career of Dr. Kimberlyn Leary, a psychoanalyst turned policy expert, highlighting insights on leadership, negotiation, and the intersection of clinical practice with public policy. Discover how her background informs her approach to systemic change and equity initiatives. Chapters 00:00 Career Trajectory and Early Influences 03:00 Expanding Focus: From Clinical Work to Policy 06:13 Experiences in the White House 08:58 The Through Line of Diverse Interests 12:05 Negotiation and Conflict Resolution 15:09 The Role of Psychoanalysis in Policy Work 18:03 Negotiation as Collaborative Problem Solving 20:57 Teaching and Classroom Dynamics 23:50 Leadership and Adaptive Challenges 27:00 Advice for Aspiring Academics in Policy 29:58 Reflections on Early Scholarship 32:46 Balancing Multiple Roles in Academia Resources * Advancing Equity for Women and Girls of Color  [https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/sites/whitehouse.gov/files/documents/ADVANCING_EQUITY_FOR_WOMEN_AND_GIRLS_OF_COLOR_REPORT.pdf] * Getting to Yes  [https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Yes-Negotiating-Agreement-Without/dp/0143118757] * The Boston Psychoanalytic Institute  [https://bpsi.org/] * Austin Riggs Center  [https://austinriggs.org/] * University of Michigan Psychology Department [https://lsa.umich.edu/psych] * Race as an adaptive challenge: Working with diversity in the clinical consulting room (2012)  [https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2012-10030-001] Guest Links * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlynleary] * Faculty Page [https://www.hks.harvard.edu/faculty/kimberlyn-leary] * New America [https://www.newamerica.org/people/kimberlyn-leary/] * Publications [https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=MoqfvQUAAAAJ&hl=en] Credits: Host & Executive Producer - Bevin Campbell, Psy.D. Guest - Dr. Kimberlyn Leary Audio Editor & Co-Producer - Ellis Feldman Composer, Writer, & Co-Producer - Brian Mageo-Sausser

Bridging Traditions: The Power of Pluralism in Psychotherapy with Dr. Chris Muran

This interview with Dr. Chris Muran explores the evolution of psychotherapy, the importance of process research, and the value of pluralism in training future therapists. Discover insights on rupture repair, training methods, and integrating diverse therapeutic traditions. Chapters 00:00 Journey into Academia: Foundations and Influences 02:56 The Evolution of Therapeutic Approaches 05:58 Research in Psychotherapy: Process vs. Outcome 08:52 Bridging Psychoanalysis and Empirical Research 12:03 Pluralism in Psychotherapy: A Modern Perspective 29:50 The Importance of Dialogue in Therapy 38:25 Training Future Psychotherapists 46:30 Experiential Learning in Psychoanalytic Training 52:43 A Day in the Life of an Academic Resources * Society for Psychotherapy Research [https://www.psychotherapyresearch.org/] * Work on Rupture and Repair [https://www.apa.org/pubs/books/rupture-repair-psychotherapy] Guest links * Faculty Page [https://www.adelphi.edu/faculty/profiles/profile.php?PID=0502] * Publications [https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=9LHd_UwAAAAJ&hl=en] * Center for Alliance-Focused Training [https://www.therapeutic-alliance.org/about-us.html] Credits: Host & Executive Producer - Bevin Campbell, Psy.D. Guest - Dr. Christopher Muran Audio Editor & Co-Producer - Ellis Feldman Composer, Writer, & Co-Producer - Brian Mageo-Sausser

Decolonizing Psychoanalysis: Social Justice and Therapy with Dr. Daniel José Gaztambide

In this conversation, Dr. Daniel Gaztambide explores the intersection of psychoanalysis, social justice, and decolonial theory. He shares his personal journey, challenges in academia, and innovative approaches to expanding psychoanalytic thought beyond traditional dyadic models. Chapters 00:00 Mapping Identity and Interpersonal Dynamics 03:02 Journey into Psychoanalysis and Academia 12:28 Navigating Challenges in Psychoanalytic Research 17:09 Resilience Amidst Academic Barriers 22:46 Serendipity and Finding a Place in Academia 29:37 The Existential Fear of Psychoanalysts in Academia 31:06 Navigating Academic Challenges in Qualitative Research 34:34 The Intersection of Psychoanalysis and Social Justice 40:57 Balancing Empathy and Accountability in Therapy 43:37 Religion's Role in Psychoanalysis and Social Justice 48:54 Decolonizing Psychoanalytic Techniques and Theories Resources * Frantz Fanon Lab for Decolonial Psychology [https://www.thefrantzfanonlab.com/]  * A Caballo Regalao no se le Mira el Colmillo: Colonial Mentality and Puerto Rican Depression [https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/features/cou-cou0000347.pdf] * Frantz Fanon, “Black Skin, White Masks” [https://monoskop.org/images/a/a5/Fanon_Frantz_Black_Skin_White_Masks_1986.pdf] * Jessica Benjamin's “Beyond Doer and Done to” [https://www.routledge.com/Beyond-Doer-and-Done-to-Recognition-Theory-Intersubjectivity-and-the-Third/Benjamin/p/book/9781138218420]  * Elizabeth Danto's Freud's Free Clinic [https://psptraining.com/wp-content/uploads/Danto-E.A-2005a-Freuds-free-clinics_reduced.pdf] * Jessica Benjamin's work on intersubjectivity [https://www.n-c-p.org/_Library/Misc_documents/Benjamin_Jessica_Like_Subjects_Love_Objects_PP_27-48.pdf] * Rutgers University Department of Religion [https://religion.rutgers.edu/] * Freud’s “Civilization and its Discontents” [https://www.stephenhicks.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/FreudS-CIVILIZATION-AND-ITS-DISCONTENTS-text-final.pdf] * Peter Fonagy’s work on attachment [https://otherpress.com/product/attachment-theory-and-psychoanalysis-9781892746702/]   Guest links * Professional Website  [https://drgpsychotherapy.com/] * Faculty Page [https://www.qc.cuny.edu/academics/psychology/d_gaztambide/] * The Action Lab [https://www.actionlabny.org/team-members/daniel-jose-gaztambide]   * Publications [https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=daniel+gaztambide&oq=daniel+Gaztam] * X [https://x.com/DGaztambide]  Credits: Host & Executive Producer - Bevin Campbell, Psy.D. Guest - Dr. Daniel José Gaztambide Audio Editor & Co-Producer - Ellis Feldman Composer, Writer, & Co-Producer - Brian Mageo-Sausser