ChA. 12: Theoretical and Technical Aspects of Adolescent Analysis

Course Description

Instructors

Section 1: Alexander Kalogerakis, M.D. and Pamela Meersand, Ph.D.

Section 2: TBD

September 24 – November 12, 2026 (Section I)
December 3 – February 18, 2027 (Section II)
Thursdays 8:35 – 10:00 pm

Zoom link, Passcode: 213470

Course Description

This course is given in partnership with the child analysis programs of Columbia and PANY. It is designed to familiarize the candidate with the basic technique of adolescent analysis. It will cover analysis of the young as well as the older teenager. The indications for analysis as well as the role of parents will also be considered.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. assess the suitability for analytic treatment of adolescent patients.
  2. apply analytic techniques for treatment with adolescents.
  3. apply the techniques of parent work with adolescents.

Evaluation Method

Each student’s participation in class discussion and his or her demonstration of understanding of the course objectives and reading material is assessed in a written evaluation by the instructor(s).

Continuing Education

Psychologists

New York Psychoanalytic Society & Institute is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY – 0073.

New York Psychoanalytic Society & Institute is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education programs for psychologists. New York Psychoanalytic Society & Institute maintains responsibility for this program and its content. DISCLOSURE: None of the planners and presenters of this CE program has any relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Social Workers

New York Psychoanalytic Society & Institute is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW – 0317.

Physicians
ACCME Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of American Psychoanalytic Association and New York Psychoanalytic Society & Institute. The American Psychoanalytic Association is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA Credit Designation Statement
The American Psychoanalytic Association designates this live activity for a maximum of [28] AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosure Statement
The APsA CE Committee has reviewed the materials for accredited continuing education and has determined that this activity is not related to the product line of ineligible companies and therefore, the activity meets the exception outlined in Standard 3: ACCME’s identification, mitigation and disclosure of relevant financial relationship. This activity does not have any known commercial support.

Schedule of Classes & Course Readings

Schedule of Classes & Course Readings

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READINGS ARE CONFIRMED FOR BOTH SECTIONS.

Section I

with Alexander Kalogerakis, M.D. and Pamela Meersand, Ph.D.

I. Working with Adolescents – Dr. Meersand

CLASS 1: September 24, 2026
REQUIRED READINGS

Blos, P. (1968). Character Formation in Adolescence. Psychoanal. St. Child, 23:245-263.

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Novick KK, Novick J (2023). A two-systems engagement with the psychoanalytic model of adolescence. PSC 76: 148-167.

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II. Assessment – Dr. Kalogerakis

CLASS 2: October 1, 2026
REQUIRED READINGS

Fraiberg, S. (1955). Some Considerations in the Introduction to Therapy in Puberty. Psychoanal. St. Child, 10:264-286.

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Edgcumbe, R. (1993). Developmental Disturbances in Adolescence and their Implications for Transference and Technique. Bul. Anna Freud Centre, 16(2):107-120.

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III. Therapeutic Alliance – Dr. Meersand

CLASS 3: October 8, 2026
REQUIRED READINGS

Evans, R. (1976). Development of the Treatment Alliance in the Analysis of an Adolescent Boy. Psychoanal. St. Child, 31:193-224.

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Burton, J.K., Gilmore, K. (2010). “This Strange Disease”: Adolescent Transference and the Analyst’s Sexual Orientation. J. Amer. Psychoanal. Assn., 58:715-734.

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SUPPLEMENTAL READINGS
Gvion, Y. and Fachler, A. (2017). When Suicide Is at Stake: Some Thoughts on the Therapeutic Space between Therapists and Adolescents. J. Infant Child Adolesc. Psychother., 16(4):267-278.

IV. Working with Parents I – Dr. Kalogerakis

CLASS 4: October 15, 2026
REQUIRED READINGS

Bell, A.I. (1961). The role of parents. In S. Lorand and H. Schneer (Eds.), Adolescents, (pp. 273-281). New York: Paul B. Hoeber, Inc.

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Novick, J. Novick, K.K. (2008). Expanding the Domain Privacy, Secrecy, and Confidentiality. Ann. Psychoanal., 36:145-160.

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V. Technique During the Early Phases of Adolescence – Dr. Meersand

CLASS 5: October 22, 2026
REQUIRED READINGS

Blos, P. (1958). Preadolescent Drive Organization. J. Amer. Psychoanal. Assn., 6:47-56.

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Harley, M. (1970). On Some Problems of Technique in the Analysis of Early Adolescents. Psychoanal. St. Child, 25:99-121.

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VI. Technique During Later Phases of Adolescence – Dr. Kalogerakis

CLASS 6: October 29, 2026
REQUIRED READINGS

Chused, J.F. (1992). Interpretations and Their Consequences in Adolescents. Psychoanal. Inq., 12(2):275-295.

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Sugarman, A. (2015). Monday-Morning Quarterbacking: A Senior Analyst Uses His Early Work to Discuss Contemporary Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Technique. Psychoanal. St. Child, 69:189-215.
SUPPLEMENTAL READINGS

Sugarman, A. (1992). A Structural Perspective on Analytic Activity. Psychoanal. Psychol., 9(4):433-446.

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VII. Transference During Early, Mid and Late Adolescence – Dr. Kalogerakis

CLASS 7: November 5, 2026
REQUIRED READINGS

Chused, J.F. (1990). Neutrality in the Analysis of Action-Prone Adolescents. J. Amer. Psychoanal. Assn., 38:679-704.

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Lament, C. (2020). Resisting the Call of the Future: Turning Points in an Adolescent Analysis. Psychoanal. St. Child, 73:187-198.

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SUPPLEMENTAL READINGS

Novick, J. (1982). Varieties of Transference in the Analysis of an Adolescent. Int. J. Psycho-Anal., 63:139-148.

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VIII. Emerging Adulthood and Identity – Dr. Meersand

CLASS 8: November 12, 2026
REQUIRED READINGS

Chused, J.F. (1987). Idealization of the Analyst by the Young Adult. J. Amer. Psychoanal. Assn., 35:839-859.

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Ikiz S, Houssier F. 2023. The end of adolescence, Becoming an adult: From reverie to the project. PSC 76: 168-189.

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SUPPLEMENTAL READINGS
Miller, J.M. (2017). Young or Emerging Adulthood: A Psychoanalytic View. Psychoanal. St. Child, 70:8-21.
Vaughans, K.C. (2021). Black Boys in the Eye of the Storm. Psychoanal. St. Child, 74:47-58.

Section II

IX. Acting Out

CLASS 9: December 3, 2026

X. Introduction to Trauma, Resilience, and Special Vulnerabilities in Adolescents after Trauma 

CLASS 10: December 10, 2026

XI. Continuing Trauma in Adolescents and Specific Challenges in Treatment 

CLASS 11: December 17, 2026

XII. Character Development in Adolescence 

Class 12: January 7, 2027

XIII. Working with Parents II 

Class 13: January 14 2027

XIV. Technique Today

Class 14: January 21, 2027

XV. A Neurological Perspective 

Class 15: January 28, 2027

XVI. Gender

Class 16: February 11, 2027

Advanced Seminar #2:

Thursday, February 18 8:00 – 9:45