2009 - 2010 Introductory Courses
Selected Introductory Courses
will be open to psychoanalytic candidates and also to individuals who have
completed, or are taking, our psychotherapy courses or fellowship program.
Other interested mental health professionals may apply by contacting Dr.
Libel and providing a letter of reference from their most recent supervisor.
The content of the courses will be adapted to the level of the participants.
Credit earned by non-candidates in these introductory courses may be used
towards the Psychoanalytic Training Program, if they are accepted into the
program at a later date.
Introduction to Concepts in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis
(Dr. Royalty, 410-465-4634) Closed for 2009-2010
This course compares
psychoanalysis and psychodynamic psychotherapy relying on recent literature
and clinical examples. Discussions focus on indications for treatment,
technical approaches and goals with adults. (3 sessions)
Introduction to Child Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy (Dr. Novak,
301-229-5544) Closed for 2009-2010
This course introduces the
participants to important concepts of psychoanalysis and psychotherapy in
child psychoanalytic psychotherapy, through the presentation of clinical
process material. (3 sessions)
Clinical Conference in Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy (Dr. Landau, 202-362-8625)
In this course, senior
faculty members present process material from their own work to demonstrate
important concepts in psychoanalysis and psychotherapy. Participants are
also invited to present their clinical work. Examples of concepts that will
be explored include treatment boundaries, work with defenses, identification
and understanding transference phenomena. (5 sessions)
Closed for 2009-2010
Introduction to Freud’s Models of the Mind (Dr. Libel, 202-238-9050)
This course examines
the development of Freud’s theories of the mind using examples of his
theoretical writing. Freud’s topographical and structural models will also
be discussed in light of the writings of other psychoanalytic theorists who
revised and expanded Freud’s thinking. (5 sessions)
Ethics in Psychoanalysis
(Dr. Chertoff, 301-230-1955)
This course introduces beginning Candidates and others to ethical principles
and standards in psychoanalysis. The course covers issues such as
psychoanalytic competence, confidentiality, boundary issues, relationships
with colleagues, students, supervisees and teachers, and responsibilities to
the public and the profession. (2 sessions)
To
inquire further or to register, call faculty listed above.
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Courses 2009 4-19-10