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TRAINING ANALYSIS
The personal or training
analysis serves as a cornerstone of analytic education. The experience of
the candidate’s own analytic process, in conjunction with didactic
seminars and supervision of cases, provides an essential base for integrating
the theory and practice of psychoanalysis.
This analysis illuminates unconscious attitudes that might hamper psychoanalytic
treatment and facilitates the acquisition of self-analytic skills. Although
most training analyses extend beyond four years, the frequency and duration
of the analysis are determined by the training analyst and candidate, in
accordance with the Minimum Standards of the American Psychoanalytic Association.
- It is recommended that a candidate begin personal analysis before starting the seminars, ideally a year or more prior to matriculation.
- The candidate must be in analysis with a training analyst for a substantial period of time that overlaps with the supervised casework.
- The candidate’s personal analysis is conducted in person at a frequency of four to five times a week through termination.
CURRICULUM
The psychoanalytic training
curriculum encompasses a four-year period; completion of the required supervised
and independent clinical work may require more time. Course work introduces
the candidate to both historical and contemporary points of view of analysis.
The continually evolving nature of psychoanalytic knowledge and relevance
of multiple perspectives is central. It challenges the candidate to integrate
the multiplicity of theories and perspectives that are the hallmark of analysis
today. Candidates will develop their own point of view and openness to continual
learning from patients, papers and discussions.
The curriculum is organized into five tracks: Theory, Technique, Psychopathology,
Development, Psychoanalytic Understanding and Explanation. The curriculum
also includes Continuous Case Presentations by candidates of their analytic
work.
The academic year consists of two semesters from September to June. Classes
occur in small seminar groups on Fridays evenings and Saturday mornings
on alternating weekends. Candidates must attend all seminars. In addition
to attending the seminars candidates need to allot time for the assigned
readings for each class.
After completion of the four-year didactic curriculum, candidates are required
to attend continuous case conferences until graduation.
For complete course descriptions, please consult
the brochure.
SUPERVISED CLINICAL WORK
Sufficient clinical immersion
during the didactic seminars is crucial for a good analytic education. Each
candidate undertakes supervised clinical work with the authorization of
the Progression Committee. Regular meetings with an approved supervisor
are recommended when a candidate begins classes and required once a candidate
begins seeing a patient in analysis. Supervisory sessions are conducted
weekly and supervised cases are seen a minimum of four times weekly. Candidates
are encouraged to have as many concurrent cases as possible and to work
with three or more supervising analysts.
Graduation requires the satisfactory supervised analyses of three adults,
including both genders. Cases must show development of a psychoanalytic
process.
GRADUATION
The Institute’s requirements for graduation are in accordance with those established by the Board of Professional Standards of the American Psychoanalytic Association. They include:
- Successful completion of the required courses and seminars.
- A personal training analysis.
- Demonstration of competence in psychoanalysis with a minimum of three psychoanalytic control cases, and a minimum of 1200 documented supervised hours of analytic work.
- Completion of required supervisor-approved case reports.
The Institute informs the American Psychoanalytic Association about the completion of training. Each graduate of the Institute is eligible to represent him/herself as a psychoanalyst and apply for full membership in the American and the International Psychoanalytic Associations.
CMEs FOR PHYSICIANS:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of the American Psychoanalytic Association and The Florida Psychoanalytic Society and Institute. The American Psychoanalytic Association is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American Psychoanalytic Association designates this Live Activity for a maximum of six AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE INFORMATION FOR ALL LEARNERS: None of the planners and presenters of this CME program have any relevant financial relationships to disclose.
CEUs FOR OTHER MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS:
Continuing education accreditation has been approved by the State of Florida Department of Professional Regulation for Clinical Psychologists (PCE 61). The state has provided education accreditation for Clinical Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, Mental Health Counselors and School Psychologists (BAP 192).
The Florida Psychoanalytic Institute and Society maintain a non-discriminatory policy with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, or marital or parental status in admissions, employment and access to programs.