Joyce Slochower, Professor Emerita of Psychology at Hunter College and author of "Psychoanalysis and the Unspoken," discusses the profound impact of collective mourning rituals on personal and communal healing. She explores how early psychoanalysis often overlooked the value of attachment and shared experiences in grief. Joyce reflects on the evolution of therapeutic practices, the complexities of post-treatment relationships, and the ethical challenges analysts face as they balance personal needs with patient care while navigating their own aging process.