Among its central educational aims, PSP seeks to train people to become skilled psychoanalytic practitioners. At the heart of this model of analytic education is a dual focus: an emphasis on the ongoing maturation of PSP students in training, and the integration of theory and practice. This is accomplished through a rich combination of personal analysis, clinical supervision, and academic learning.
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MODERN PSYCHOANALYTIC PROGRAM OVERVIEW
General Requirements: 450 Hours of Coursework (See See Course Descriptions), 300 Hours Individual Training Analysis, 200 Hours Individual Supervision, Final Case Presentation.
Psychoanalytic Coursework Areas:
Psychoanalytic Theory & Historical Developments- 144 Clock Hours
Human Maturation & Development Series– 72 Clock Hours
Modern Analytic Theory & Techniques- 144 Clock Hours
Clinical Studies– 73 Clock Hours
Electives– 18 Clock Hours
Individual Training Analysis- 300 Hours
A training analysis is designed to give each candidate a personal experience in the method he will be employing, develop the maximum possibilities for emotional response to the treatment situation, and to insure that the candidate will be maximally free of damaging influences towards patients.
Individual Clinical Supervision- 200 Hours
Under the supervision of a PSP approved supervising analyst, students at PSP receive credit towards certification for their clinical work with patients. Candidates choose their supervisor from the list of PSP Society Members; candidates work with a minimum of 3 psychoanalyst supervisors, fifty (50) hours of which shall be with one supervisor and at least fifty (50) hours shall be with a second supervisor.
1000 Hours Supervised Clinical Experience
Candidates are encouraged to work with a variety of patients within the full spectrum of psychological disorders, either in their own practice or in a clinical setting of their choosing.
Two hundred fifty (250) hours of experience may consist of group supervision, case conference supervision, and continuing clinical education experience.
Program Notes:
- PSP candidates are also required to complete 4 case presentations, which can be written independently and presented to the PSP community or completed through participation in the Case Presentation Workshop
- Candidates are also required to complete a Final Case Presentation and optional Research Paper in order to graduate
- Candidates track and report their clinical, supervision, and training analysis hours twice a year
- PSP graduates are encouraged to apply to the National Association for the Advancement of Psychoanalysis (NAAP) registry for national certification and the credential “NCPsyA”.
- Graduates of PSP are well-qualified to pursue state licensing as a Psychoanalyst where applicable (e.g. New York).
Candidate Support:
Students receive support and guidance from the Education and Training Coordinator, from PSP Faculty, and PSP Society Members. The Psychoanalytic Studies Committee continues to work diligently on streamlining the curriculum and providing opportunities for students to utilize their clinical experience to count towards certification.
Lead, Inspire, and Grow with Modern Psychoanalysis
Graduates of PSP join a distinguished community of certified psychoanalysts who bring the unique theoretical and therapeutic approaches of Modern Psychoanalysis into diverse professional contexts. These highly trained professionals contribute to the field by offering training analysis, clinical supervision, academic instruction, and institute leadership—positions that play a vital role in shaping the next generation of psychoanalysts.
As a graduate, you’ll have the opportunity to advance this important work, participating in a professional community that spans accredited institutes and international organizations. With the growing use of technology, graduates can engage in global psychoanalytic networks through virtual learning, international collaborations, and professional development activities.
Certification through PSP paves the way for establishing a thriving private practice, specializing in training analysis and clinical supervision for psychoanalytic candidates. It also qualifies graduates for membership in the PSP Society of Psychoanalysts, a professional organization dedicated to fostering leadership and excellence in psychoanalysis. PSP Society members contribute directly to the institute’s mission through teaching, supervision, and governance, ensuring an ongoing legacy of excellence in psychoanalytic training.