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DEEPER UNDERSTANDING. Empowering insights. meaningful change.
Psychoanalysts of
all theoretical orientations share a deep respect for the uniqueness of
each individual, and a commitment to collaborating authentically with
their patients in a process of discovery and growth. These values are
embedded in the comprehensive and broad-based curriculum of Psychoanalytic
Training at the Florida Psychoanalytic Institute. Analytic candidates
are encouraged to think critically, to learn through self-knowledge, and
to draw insight and inspiration from the many great psychoanalytic thinkers
and clinicians, past and present.
The three pillars of psychoanalytic training—personal
training analysis, seminars,
and supervised analytic
work—provide rich, varied, and profound opportunities
for experiential and didactic learning.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The Florida Psychoanalytic
Institute has high standards for all applicants. We seek excellence in educational
and clinical backgrounds; an aptitude for the practice of psychoanalysis;
and qualities of maturity, integrity and intellectual honesty.
For complete details about the training program, please
consult the brochure and contact the Institute via email at:
info@floridapsychoanalytic.org.
CLINICIANS
The American Psychoanalytic Association has established minimum requirements for the selection of candidates. As an affiliate of the American Psychoanalytic Association, the Florida Psychoanalytic Institute follows these guidelines. Requirements for clinicians include the following:
- To be eligible for psychoanalytic training, the applicant must possess the highest academic degree associated with the licensure of that profession. Proof of a valid license and appropriate malpractice insurance are required before matriculation.
- Psychiatrists must hold an M.D or DO degree from an accredited medical school , a license to practice medicine in the state of Florida and have completed the second year of full-time psychiatric residency.
- Psychologists must hold a Ph.D. or Psy.D. from an accredited doctoral program and a license to practice clinical psychology in the state of Florida.
- Social Workers must hold an MSW degree in social work from an accredited program and a Florida license to practice clinical social work. Those with an MSW must subsequently complete at least two additional years of didactic and clinical training involving immersion in a rigorous program such as our Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Course.
- Other doctoral level mental health clinicians and applicants with a master’s degree from an accredited mental health degree program are eligible if they have at least two years of post graduate didactic and clinical training and experience in psychodynamic psychotherapy.
ACADEMIC AND NON CLINICAL APPLICANTS
In some instances, outstandingly qualified scholar-researchers, educators, and selected other professionals may also be approved for psychoanalytic training for the purpose of enhancing work in their selected fields . These individuals are through the Committee on Research and Special Training of the American Psychoanalytic Association. There are some additional special categories. If you have a question about your eligibility, please contact us at info@floridapsychoanalytic.org.