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Training program in psychoanalysis

Institute of Contemporary Psychoanalysis accepts applications for psychoanalytic training between May 1st and June 15th of each calendar year. The program of study consists of the personal analysis, the conduct of analysis under supervision, and four years of seminars.

2009 Graduate Class - 4yr Analytical Program

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Back Row (left to right): Ellen Freedman, Psy.D.,L.C.S.W., Margaret Allen, Psy.D., M.S.W., Ann Marie Plane, Psy.D., Ph.D., Jacqueline Elise Mills, Psy.D., M.F.T., Margo Doxakis-Stein, Psy.D., M.F.T., Daniel Bradley Jones, Psy.D, L.C.S.W., Curtis Miller, DMin, Psy.D., M.F.T., Christopher Michael Thomson, Psy.D., L.C.S.W.

course of study

There are four years of seminars, each year divided into two 15 week semesters. The course of study at ICP encourages candidate independence, along with responsibility to master a core body of psychoanalytic knowledge.

curriculum

The ICP curriculum is derived from its guiding principles: a critical consideration of the diverse theory and practice of contemporary psychoanalysis combined with respect for the academic freedom of candidates and members. The course of study should lead to informed and independent thinking; we instill a learning process that will continue long after graduation. The curriculum gives candidates considerable freedom to choose among seminars: half the course offerings are case conferences and electives. In addition, candidates are encouraged to propose their own electives and to engage in independent study. The Institute will expect that candidates demonstrate clinical skill and understanding of basic psychoanalytic principles through their performance in supervision, written case reports, and seminars.

continuing education credit

Most ICP core courses and some electives, as well as most public education programs, are approved for Category 1 Continuing Education Credit by the California Medical Association, the Board of Behavioral Sciences, and the California Psychological Association.

doctorate in psychoanalysis

The Institute has been previously approved by the State of California Bureau for Private Post-Secondary and Vocational Education to grant both Psy.D. and Ph.D. degrees in Psychoanalysis. Candidates completing the regular program will receive a Psy.D. (Doctorate in Psychoanalysis). The Ph.D. is a special educational track. Those who elect this track will complete the full training program, take additional research courses, and write a doctoral dissertation.

the part time program

Candidates may enroll part time, spreading the regular first year of training over a two year period. Where two 15 week courses are required each semester in full training, the candidate in the part time program would take only one course each semester. In addition, part time candidates are not required to be in a full training analysis (four or five times per week) though they are required to be, at a minimum, in one or two times per week individual psychotherapy with an ICP training analyst. Candidates remain in the part time program for a maximum of two years, after which they must be in a full training analysis. Entrance requirements for the part time program are the same as for the full time program.

weekend psychoanalytic training program

This program is designed for those who live at a distance or work full time. Courses are taught one weekend per month, 10 months per year. Courses are equivalent to the weekly psychoanalytic training program. All other requirements are the same as for the weekly program except that part-time enrollment is not available.

courses in child analysis

ICP is committed to offering a range of courses in child analysis. Consistent with contemporary thinking, ICP’s child courses, while preserving important psychoanalytic concepts, such as transference, interpretation, and insight, shift to a developmental approach which views the child within a relational context. Thus understanding of and work within family and environment are conceived as critical and essential to optimal treatment. We emphasize the importance of child centered family treatment, lived experience – past and current – and the development of self in relation to other. All candidates can take child courses as electives.

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