This presentation is based on a paper by Calvin Colarusso, MD, which reflects his longstanding interest in the observation of children and adults within the context of the nuclear family. In this work, Dr. Colarusso conceptualizes the family as a living organism that progresses through five stages of development, from formation to eventual decline, offering a framework for understanding the evolution of family structure and relationships over time.
In the second half of the paper, Dr. Colarusso presents psychoanalytic and psychotherapeutic work with two individuals whose early traumatic experiences shaped their development. Through treatment, both were able to work through these early disruptions and ultimately develop the capacity to form healthy, sustainable family relationships.
Bringing together theory and clinical material, this presentation offers a rich perspective on the developmental life cycle of the family and the therapeutic processes that support the creation of a thriving and viable organic nuclear family life.
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Educational Objective(s)
- Describe the lifecycle of the nuclear family, including key developmental phases.
- Explain the significance of Freud’s “Little Hans” case in relation to family dynamics and psychoanalytic development.
- Apply insights from detailed case histories to identify patterns of nuclear family pathology and their psychological impact.
Presenter Information
Calvin (Cal) Colarusso, M.D.
Dr. Colarusso provides child analytic supervision, consults, second opinions, and child and adult evaluations, as well as analytic psychotherapy, and expert testimony.
He is a Training and Supervising Analyst in Adult and Child Psychoanalysis, Board Certified in Adult and Child Psychiatry, and a retired clinical professor of Psychiatry at UCSD, and author of six professional books and more than fifty peer-reviewed articles. His publications have been published in English, Spanish, Korean, French and German. He is also the author of 17 ebooks and audio books.
Dr. Colarusso came to San Diego in 1973 and became a member of a study group that proceeded accreditation of the Institute by the American Psychoanalytic Association. He is the the last living member of the original study group.
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Dr. Colarusso is a Training and Supervising Analyst in Adult and Child Psychoanalysis, Board Certified in Adult and Child Psychiatry, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at UCSD, and author of six professional books and more than fifty peer-reviewed articles. His publications have been published in English, Spanish, Korean, French and German. He is also the author of 17 ebooks and audiobooks.