a. Adult Analytic Training. A primary function of the St. Louis Psychoanalytic Institute is the training of psychoanalysts. As a treatment, psychoanalysis is based on the observation that individuals are often unaware of the connections between their emotions and their behaviors. When normal development is impaired by a conflict or trauma, the aim of treatment is the resolution of the unconscious conflicts impeding development. Click the link below for more information.

Training in Adult Psychoanalysis – Saint Louis Psychoanalytic Institute

b. Child/Adolescent Analytic Training. The psychoanalytic treatment of children and adolescents utilizes the same general and clinical theory as that of adults. When normal development is impaired or distorted by conflict, trauma or developmental impasse, the aim of treatment is the resolution of such impediments, as well as the increased awareness in the child of the meaning of the unconscious processes. As a result of psychoanalytic treatment the child’s strength increases, psychological structures are altered, adaptive capacities are restored and normal development resumes. Click the link below for more information.

Training in Child and Adolescent Psychoanalysis – Saint Louis Psychoanalytic Institute

c. Child, Adolescent/Adult Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. The Child Adolescent/Adult Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Program provides mental health professionals with theoretical and clinical training in psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapy. CA/APP and former APP program graduates use their training for counseling and brief treatment applications, as well as intensive psychotherapies. Click the link below for more information.

Training in Child and Adolescent Psychoanalysis – Saint Louis Psychoanalytic Institute

d. Open Analytic Classes. These are analytic training classes that are open to Mental Health Professionals and non-Candidates. Please click the link below for more information.

Open Analytic Theory Classes – Saint Louis Psychoanalytic Institute

e. Community Education (open to all). These are lectures & seminars open to the public at large. Please click the link below to see lectures/seminars available in 2025.

Lectures and Seminars – Saint Louis Psychoanalytic Institute