JT Mikulka

JT Mikulka, a New York-based social worker and psychoanalyst, delves into the intersections of psychoanalysis and coloniality. He reflects on the recent IPA conference, challenging us to reconsider what is deemed 'new' in psychoanalytic thought. Mikulka critiques professional norms that stifle change and discusses the courage of pioneers like Frida From-Reichmann. He emphasizes the importance of present-moment reflection in therapy, advocating for a shift away from authority towards inviting patient engagement in the analytic process.