Sample Curriculum
YEAR 1: 90 hours
Foundational Concepts in Psychoanalytic Thought
Introduction to Empathy: Clinical Discussions
History & Development of Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Post Freud
Basic Concepts and Techniques In Self Psychology Part 1
Basic Concepts and Techniques In Self Psychology Part 2
Case Formulation
Continuing Case Seminars
YEAR 2: 90 hours
Ethics (legal issues, boundary violations, etc.)
Intersubjectivity Theory
Theories of Human Development Across the Lifespan: Infant
Theories of Human Development Across the Lifespan: Adolescent and Adult
Affect Regulation
Psychopathology: borderline/narcissistic disorders; suicidality & self-harm; eating disorders; psychosis
Continuing Case Seminars
YEAR 3: 90 hours
Modern Perspectives on Transference / Countertransference
Clinical Impasses
Termination
Theories of Object Relations and Bridges to Self Psychology
Relational Theory
Diversity
Graduation paper and writing
Continuing Case Seminars
YEAR 4: 90 hours
Recent Advances in Self Psychology
Gender and Sexuality
Curative factors in Psychoanalysis
Trauma and Dissociation
Clinical applications: Student presentations
Continuing Case Seminars