The Westchester Center for the Study of Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy
Please Join Our VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSES via ZOOM learn about our Couples Therapy Training Program on Sunday, May 3rd, 11am Child, Adolescent, Parent Psychotherapy Training Program on Wednesday, May 6th, 7-8pm & Sunday, May 17th, 10-11am Foundations of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Advanced Psychoanalytic Training Program on Saturday, May 9th, 2pm
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About Our Couples Therapy Training Program
Our Couples Therapy Training Program is a one year program which teaches both basic and advanced couples therapy techniques and theory with a combination of psychoanalytic and systems perspectives. Candidates are introduced to several different theoretical approaches including object relations and relational theory, self psychology, Bowenian theory and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) with emphasis on the clinical work with couples. We also discuss issues pertaining to LGBTQ relationships, divorce, cross cultural relationships, and substance abuse. In addition to the didactic instruction, weekly supervision is provided by senior faculty for cases seen through our Psychotherapy Service.
The Couples Therapy Training Program provides a solid introduction to couples work and provides an opportunity to join the warm, supportive community at our institute, build your referral network, and be exposed to the many and varied learning opportunities provided at WCSPP.
About Our Child, Adolescent, Parent Psychotherapy Training Program
Our Child, Adolescent, Parent Psychotherapy Training Program weaves together the study of individual child & adolescent, and parent development through understanding the impact of psychological histories, relational patterns, intergenerational effects, and changing social contexts and constructs. Training is based on a psychodynamic, relational orientation to change, integrating parent guidance and advice as needed.
We welcome all mental health practitioners, whether your work is exclusive to children & adolescents, primarily serves adults or some combination. We never forget that there is, after all, a child’s history within each adult and the challenge of growing within every child, adult, and parent.
About Our Foundations of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and
Advanced Psychoanalytic Training Programs
Growing empirical evidence is clear that “deep therapeutic work”–like the kind offered at WCSPP–promotes change and growth in patients that is more substantial and longer lasting than in short-term, singularly focused or behavioral treatments.
The Foundations of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Training Program is a two-year program designed to provide candidates with a solid theoretical and clinical base in psychoanalytic psychotherapy. A three-pronged approach is used, which includes coursework, personal therapy, and consultation/supervision with a number of master clinicians who are a part of the WCSPP Faculty. Candidates will learn how to better recognize aspects of their work that are occurring outside the conscious awareness of the patient (or even the clinician) and how to use this expanded understanding in a dynamic, transformative way.
The Advanced Psychoanalytic Training Program is open to graduates of the Foundations Program and/or an equivalent program at another training institute. The Advanced course is an additional three-year program (beyond the Foundations program) that provides further in-depth training in psychoanalysis. The training consists of the concurrent participation in didactic course work, supervised clinical work, and a personal psychoanalysis. Such an intense immersion enables the candidate to transform experientially and deeply understand the empirical basis of theoretical formulations and to develop analytic skill in the conceptualization and execution of psychoanalytic work.
Who is eligible and should apply?
Applicants must be licensed Masters or Doctoral-level mental health professionals: LCATs, LMHCs, PhDs, PsyDs, LCSWs, LMSWs, MDs, LQPs, LMFTs
Please note: CE credits are available for coursework. Financial Aid will be available to those who qualify.
Programs begin September 8th, 2020
We’d love to have you become part of our community.
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Learn more at wcspp.org.