Revisiting the constancy of analytic setting in a changing world

This series, proposed by the Educational Committee, explores different perspectives on the concept of setting, addressing the transformations it underwent following the COVID-19 pandemic. During the pandemic, most psychoanalysts faced the unprecedented challenge of not only altering the traditional way of conducting sessions but also adapting to new technologies, often unfamiliar to them. However, the evolution of the setting is not solely a response to crisis. Technological advancements have enabled psychoanalysis to reach individuals in regions where it was previously unavailable. Additionally, patients who emigrate often seek continuity in their analysis, which resulted in the need to maintain sessions remotely. Likewise, individuals living abroad have the chance to engage in analysis in their native language, leading to what has been termed long-distance analysis. This article presents four papers by psychoanalysts from diverse backgrounds, offering insights into the impact on psychoanalytic practice.