Pittsburgh Psychoanalytic Center
Listen, Understand, Interpret, and Explore
" I feel like I have already been able to apply my knowledge," First year participant in program, after only a few sessions.
"Afer talking through my case with the faculty, I had a whole new approach," First year participant commenting on the impact the progam has made with a patient.
"I was interested in the topic. I found it intellectually stimulating, as well as useful."
James T. McLaughlin Training Program In Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Listen, understand, interpret, and explore the in-depth psychological approaches to the complexities of the mind. This program is aimed at helping the mental health practitioner deepen their work with their patients/clients. You may participate in Year One without making a commitment to the Advanced Year course.
Eligibility
This training program is designed for participants who are trained and licensed in the fields of psychology, social work, counseling, psychiatric nursing, medicine and psychiatry.
Program Overview
Year One:
The post-graduate study of psychodynamic psychotherapy begins with the investigation of different psychoanalytic theories of the mind, ego psychology, object relationship theory, attachment theory, and self-psychology. The program explores crucial attitudes, concepts, and intervention of psychodynamic psychotherapy.
Advanced Year:
This program offers an in-depth study of several analysts and their techniques. Through this exploration, students will learn to deepen their work with their patients/clients thus helping clients/patients be able to reduce symptoms, have better confidence, and develop better interpersonal relationships. Many students enjoy the program so much that they participate in new Advanced Year offerings.
| Program | Start/End | Frequency of Sessions | Day of Week | Hours | Credits |
| First Year | October-May | Once A Week | Thursday | 7-9 | 60 |
| Advanced Year | October-May | Every Two Weeks | Tuesday | 7-9 | 30 |
Cost
The cost of the program is reduced because of the generous support of the Bruce R. Baker Scholarship Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation. The overall cost of the program is $1800, but the scholarship significantly reduces the amount paid by participants.
Program Dates to Keep In Mind
- April: Open House Session
- May: Applications Accepted
- June: Interviews
- July: Acceptance
- October: Program Starts Mid October
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