Pittsburgh Psychoanalytic Center (PPC) offers a very individualized program (5-10 years) that consists of course work primarily offered on weekends and in the evenings. Many of our candidates (referring to students in the program) are accomplished professionals with full-time careers. PPC provides in-depth training to psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and other mental health professionals. PPC offers the only psychoanalytic training program in Western Pennsylvania that is accredited by the American Psychoanalytic Association.
Three Components to the Training
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For more information on courses and the education program, including the Candidate Bulletin contact administration@pghpsa.org or call (412) 661-4224.
If you are unable to commit to the full schedule of standard Candidate training, but would like to further your pursuit of psychoanalytic training, then our Part-time program might be a good option.
Part-time Candidate OPTION: This option is available for those who are not able to commit as much time as might be required by traditional training. The Part-time program is a combination of our Psychodynamic Psychotherapy curriculum, training analysis, and supervision. It primarily is structured to take place on Tuesday evenings to accommodate busy schedules. Classes are from 7:00-9:00 p.m.
For more information see the Psychodynamic Psychotherapy page.
http://www.pghpsa.org/training-in-psychodynamic-psychotherapy-part-time-training-in-psychoanalysis/
The coursework completed will be applied as credit in the traditional training program when one matriculates.
What is psychoanalysis?
Facts about Psychoanalysis
What Kinds of Problems Bring Someone to Seek Psychoanalysis?
Psychoanalysis is generally recommended for those whose recurrent emotional and behavioral problems cause significant distress in their work and interpersonal relationships, compromising their ability to enjoy life fully.
Individuals seeking treatment may exhibit symptoms and feelings of:
The aim of in-depth psychoanalytic exploration of personality and character development is to help individuals to develop understanding of, and to gain relief from, painful emotional experiences and crippling anxieties.
Outcomes of psychoanalytic treatment include:
Children and adolescents can often benefit from psychoanalysis when environmental interventions and other treatments directed are unsuccessful in reaching internalized conflicts and reducing emotional distress. Psychoanalysis is often the treatment of choice where early trauma and developmental issues impede optimal growth, creating stress in the home and community.
A Psychoanalyst can help you...
Developed by: Gail Saltz M.D.
Co-chair, Committee on Public Information
ELIGIBILITY FOR PSYCHOANALYTIC TRAINING
The Pittsburgh Psychoanalytic Center and the American Psychoanalytic Association recognize four types of applicants with professional credentials required for admission to training:
Medical or clinical doctorate applicants
Individuals are eligible to apply for training if they 1.) have graduated from an accredited U.S. or foreign medical school or from an equivalent in a foreign country, 2.) are licensed to practice medicine in Pennsylvania, and 3.) are licensed and have completed at least two years of a psychiatric residency at an accredited program.
Individuals are eligible for training if they hold a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Ed.D., or a Psy.D., a Doctor of Mental Health, a D.S.W. or Ph.D. in Social Work, or MSW.
Non-medical clinical applicants without doctorate degrees and those with other clinical doctorate degrees
Individuals are eligible for training if they are recognized as experienced mental health clinicians in the community. Individuals qualifying for admission for clinical training the Institute need to obtain a waiver from the Committee on Preparedness and Progress (COPAP) of the American Psychoanalytic Institute.
Research or academic applicants
The Center will accept applicants for whom psychoanalysis is a discipline relevant to their primary field. These applicants shall meet the requirements of personal suitability expected of all candidates and shall be accomplished in their primary field. The admission of Academic Program applicants will be contingent upon the expectation of the Admissions Committee that they will contribute through their participation to the overall psychoanalytic education of the candidates for full clinical training. Academic candidates ordinarily will not participate in the clinical portions of the training program without permission from the Education Committee. The requirements for graduation from the program shall include the submission of a graduation paper on a psychoanalytic topic which shall be suitable for publication in a refereed journal.
Research or academic applicants can also apply for clinical psychoanalytic training. If so, and if the Admissions and Education Committees find that an applicant has the necessary aptitudes and qualifications, a waiver will be requested from the Committee on Research and Special Training (CORST) of the American Psychoanalytic Association. Such a request for a waiver will be submitted after a Candidate has demonstrated proficiency in the programs of the Center and aptitude for clinical work.
Transfer applicants
Candidates in good standing in any training facility recognized by the American or International Psychoanalytic Associations may apply for transfer to the PPC. Transfer PPC Candidates follow the same procedures as other applicants, and in addition, arrange to have their credentials forwarded to the PPC. A summary of educational and training experience should be included.
Personal Qualifications
Applicants may be of any age, gender, race, national origin, ethnicity, religion, and sexual orientation. The practice of psychoanalysis requires integrity of character, maturity, and an aptitude for psychological work. Individuals will need to demonstrate a professional identity as an empathetic caretaker and possess sufficient clinical aptitude for in-depth psychological work.
TRADITIONAL COURSE REQUIREMENTS
The following is an overview of required courses and sessions per year, and each session is usually 1 ½ hours long. Courses are typically offered one evening a week, and every other Saturday from 8:30-1:30 approximately.
FIRST YEAR
Required Sessions: 70 - 90 General Program
110 Psychoanalytic Theory: Core Concepts
120 Theory of Techniques: Psychoanalysis and Analyzability
130 Psychoanalytic Theory of Human Development
141 Continuous Case 20
(With permission from the Education Committee)
WR Writing Course
SECOND YEAR
Required Sessions: 90 General Program
210 Psychoanalytic Theory: Mechanisms of Defense
and Problems of Adaptation
220 Technique of Psychoanalysis
230 Human Development II
241 Continuous Case (includes 241C)
WR Writing Course
THIRD YEAR
Required Sessions: 90 General Program
310 Psychoanalytic Theory
320 Clinical Conference 20
330 Human Development: Adolescent Psychology
341 Continuous Case
WR Writing Course
FOURTH YEAR
Required Sessions: 70 General Program
410 Theory of Psychoanalysis
420 Techniques of Psychoanalysis
441 Continuous Case
450 Writing Course
Participation in Electives and programs as advised by faculty.
If additional years are needed based on personal circumstance, the course structure is likely to be similar to year 4.