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Which Program is Right for You?


Deciding to apply to an Institute program is a big decision. 

To help you decide what program is right for you, we have information below, an open house once a year usually in the Fall, and encourage you to contact the chairs of each program with questions.


Next Open House: Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Click here for details and to register


  Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Program (PTP) 

Psychoanalytic Program

Adult

Psychoanalytic Program

Child & Adolescent 

Small Class Size 
 Goals Students learn to apply psychoanalytic concepts in a variety of clinical settings with a wide range of patients and clients. Candidates learn to develop clinical skills necessary for analytic effectiveness.  Candidates learn to develop clinical skills necessary for analytic effectiveness. 
Training Requirement: 
     Didactic Seminars
2 Years of in-class seminars

4 Years of in-class seminars

Plus up to 5 years as an Advanced Candidate

4+ Years of in-class & virtual seminars

Plus up to 5 years as an Advanced Candidate

Training Requirement:
     Consultation/Supervision
60+ hours of Consultation over 2 years 200+ total hours of Supervision with 3+ Supervisors 150+ total hours of Supervision with 2+ Supervisors
Training Requirement: 
    Have/having a personal
    psychodynamic psychotherapy
  
Training Requirement:
     Personal Psychoanalysis
 Patient Frequency Short or long term treatment. 

Mostly delivered once per week.
Long-term treatment, often for years.

The treatment takes place 4-5 times a week.
Long-term treatment, often for years.

The treatment takes place 4-5 times a week.
 Patient Setting/Interaction Face to Face Use of the Couch
 Application Deadline January 15th of even numbered years  January 15th of even numbered years  January 15th of even numbered years 
 Current Chair of Program Lynne Gillick, PhD 

Barbara Redinger, PhD (chair)
Kelly Crim, LPC (admissions Chair)

Kevin Udis, PhD (chair)
Kelly Crim, LPC (admissions Chair)
   Click here for more
information about the PTP Program
including eligibility requirements
Click here for more
information about the
Adult Analytic Program
including eligibility requirements
Click here for more information
about the Child & Adolescent
Analytic Program including
eligibility requirements

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