Open Analytic Theory Classes 2021-2022

 

Each year, the Institute opens several classes in the Analytic Training program to non-candidates. Graduates of an advanced psychotherapy program (such as the Advanced Psychodynamic Psychotherapy program affiliated with the Institute or comparable programs), individuals in psychiatric training programs, academics with a research interest in the area, along with Advanced Analytic Candidates and Faculty of the Institute may apply to take these Open Analytic Theory Classes.

 

Acceptance into Open Analytic Theory Classes is by application process only. Apply online at least 3 weeks in advance of the start date at: https://www.stlpi.org/open-classes/

 

 

For the 2021-2022 Academic Year, the Open Analytic Theory Classes include:

 

Freud (32 sessions)

Instructors: Phoebe Cirio, MSW, LCSW, Todd Dean, MD, Mary Nielsen, MD, Ann Simmons, PhD, and

Nilufer Yalman, PhD Dates: 9/10/2021-5/13/2022 Fridays 1:15-2:30 p.m. Course Fee: [Non-candidate (Early) $2240, (Regular) $2336]
[Candidate (Early) $1952, (Regular) $2016]

It goes without saying that Freud is the author most associated with the field of psychoanalysis, given his position as its founder and the author of the most extensive body of psychoanalytic writing of anyone. That said, it remains a question: do we need to study him to become psychoanalysts? In fact, Freud’s work raises issues that are of significance for the student of psychoanalysis in a way that makes his work very worthwhile for the modern student of mind. In the words of Adam Phillips, “Freud was discovering what, if anything, the new languages of science had to contribute to this project of finding adequate – that is, therapeutic – forms of narrative coherence; a way of telling and contributing to a patient’s telling of that person’s life story that would disclose a repressed repertoire of possibilities” (Becoming Freud, p. 133).

The major premise of this course is that working through Freud’s writings is a singularly valuable contribution to figuring out how we think about mind, illness and therapeutics in psychoanalysis in the clinic and the world.

 

 

Transference, Countertransference & Resistance (8 sessions)

Instructor: Chester Smith, MEd, LCSW

Dates: 9/10/2021-10/29/2021, Fridays 10:30-11:45 a.m.

Course Fee: [Non-candidate (Early) $560, (Regular) $584]
[Candidate (Early) $488, (Regular) $504]

Transference, countertransference, and resistance are primary areas of focus throughout the duration of all psychoanalytic work. This course will be broken down into three sections to allow us to spend time examining the literature on transference, countertransference, and then on resistance. The course will explore aspects of positive and negative forms of transference and their impact on treatment. We will examine how countertransference can be helpful in better understanding the patient’s inner world along with how it impacts the interactions between analyst and patient. The role of resistance in the treatment process will be addressed including ways that resistance can disrupt the work of psychoanalysis and ways of working with resistance in the analytic setting.

Prerequisites: Core Concepts or permission from instructor

 

 

Relational Psychoanalysis (8 sessions)

Instructor: Chris Bonovitz, PsyD

Dates: 1/21/2022-3/18/2022 Fridays 10:30-11:45 a.m.

Course Fee: [Non-candidate (Early) $560, (Regular) $584]
[Candidate (Early) $488, (Regular) $504]

This class will cover some of the seminal papers in Relational Psychoanalysis with an emphasis on clinical theory, enactment, the use of countertransference and comparisons with other theoretical perspectives.

Prerequisites: Freud, Developmental Viewpoint, or permission from instructor.

 

 

Community Psychoanalysis (4 sessions)

Instructor: Phoebe Cirio, MSW, LCSW

Dates: 4/22/2022 Fridays 10:30-11:45 a.m.

Course Fee: [Non-candidate (Early) $280, (Regular) $292]
[Candidate (Early) $244, (Regular) $252]

This course will explore the community-based-care renaissance that has taken root in contemporary psychoanalysis. In the early 20th century Freud championed the development of free clinics where patients with psychic distress, could be seen for psychoanalytic treatment, regardless of their ability to pay. This original movement only lasted about 20 years, but the idea of making psychoanalysis available to the public, regardless of ability to pay, is reappearing among psychoanalysts as a way for advancing social justice goals, as well as furthering mental health in the community at large. This course will explore models for community programming, and the interface of psychoanalysis with various ideals for racial and cultural justice.

 

 

Gender & Sexuality (16 sessions)

Instructor: John Waide, PhD, LCSW

Dates: 1/21/2022-5/13/2022 Fridays 1:15-2:30 p.m.

Course Fee: [Non-candidate (Early) $1120, (Regular) $1168]
[Candidate (Early) $976, (Regular) $1008]

In this course we will explore gender and sexuality as independent, intricately linked, multiply determined components of human identity, experience and expression. We will read from the contemporary psychoanalytic literature to further our understanding of the development and emergence of gender identities and sexualities across the lifespan. Expressions of gender and sexuality within the therapeutic relationship will be emphasized, with particular attention to erotic transference and countertransference.

Prerequisites: Developmental Viewpoint or permission from instructor.

 

 

Diversity (8 sessions) Instructor: Lara Sheehi, PsyD Dates: 11/9/2021-1/24/2022 Tuesdays 7:00-8:15 p.m. Course Fee: [Non-candidate (Early) $560, (Regular) $584]
[Candidate (Early) $488, (Regular) $504]

This Diversity course aims to introduce psychoanalytically-oriented clinicians and students to cutting edge conversations about race and racism, white supremacy, structural analyses, and the ideological basis of our practice. Through a discussion-based process that aims to model how we situate ourselves as sociopolitical beings in the clinical and training space, the class will explore underrepresented readings in the US and Eurocentric based psychoanalytic curriculum, with special focus on Frantz Fanon.

 

*Dates are subject to change.

* An annual non-refundable resource fee of $120 is due for all participants. Upon acceptance, a 10% or $150 (whichever is the lesser amount) non-refundable advanced course deposit will be charged.

Distance Learning is available for all courses.

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