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TRAINING ANALYSIS
The personal or training
analysis serves as a cornerstone of analytic education. The experience of
the candidate’s own analytic process, in conjunction with didactic
seminars and supervision of cases, provides an essential base for integrating
the theory and practice of psychoanalysis.
This analysis illuminates unconscious attitudes that might hamper psychoanalytic
treatment and facilitates the acquisition of self-analytic skills. Although
most training analyses extend beyond four years, the frequency and duration
of the analysis are determined by the training analyst and candidate, in
accordance with the Minimum Standards of the American Psychoanalytic Association.
- It is recommended that a candidate begin personal analysis before starting the seminars, ideally a year or more prior to matriculation.
- The candidate must be in analysis with a training analyst for a substantial period of time that overlaps with the supervised casework.
- The candidate’s personal analysis is conducted in person at a frequency of four to five times a week through termination
CURRICULUM
The psychoanalytic training
curriculum encompasses a four-year period; completion of the required supervised
and independent clinical work may require more time. Course work introduces
the candidate to both historical and contemporary points of view of analysis.
The continually evolving nature of psychoanalytic knowledge and relevance
of multiple perspectives is central. It challenges the candidate to integrate
the multiplicity of theories and perspectives that are the hallmark of analysis
today. Candidates will develop their own point of view and openness to continual
learning from patients, papers and discussions.
The curriculum is organized into four tracks: Theory /Technique, Psychopathology,
Development and Process (Continuous Case Presentations).
The academic year consists of three trimesters, or approximately nine months.
Most classes occur, in small seminar groups, on Fridays from 12:15 pm to
5:15 pm. Our small faculty is augmented by respected visiting teachers from
San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, and the East Coast, who teach on occasional
Saturdays. Candidates must attend all seminars unless other arrangements
have been made and approved by the Progression Committee.
After completion of the four-year didactic curriculum, candidates are required
to attend continuous case conferences until graduation.
For complete course descriptions, please
consult the brochure.
SUPERVISED CLINICAL WORK
Sufficient clinical immersion
during the didactic seminars is crucial for a good analytic education. Each
candidate undertakes supervised clinical work with the authorization of
the Progression Committee. Regular meetings with an OPI/APsaA approved supervisor
are to begin by the start of classes; supervisory sessions are conducted
weekly. Supervised cases are seen a minimum of four times weekly. Candidates
are encouraged to have as many concurrent cases as possible and to work
with three or more supervising analysts.
Graduation requires the satisfactory supervised analyses of three adults,
including both genders and one low fee. Cases must show development of a
psychoanalytic process. .
GRADUATION
The Center’s requirements for graduation are in accordance with those established by the Board of Professional Standards of the American Psychoanalytic Association. They include:
- Successful completion of the required courses and seminars.
- A personal training analysis.
- Demonstration of competence in psychoanalysis with a minimum of three psychoanalytic control cases, and a minimum of 1200 documented supervised hours of analytic work.
- Completion of required supervisor-approved case reports.
The Center informs the American Psychoanalytic Association about the completion of training. Each graduate of the Center is eligible to represent him/herself as a psychoanalyst and apply for full membership in the American and the International Psychoanalytic Associations.
Continuing
Medical Education Disclaimer: These activities have been planned
and implemented in accordance with the Essentials Areas and Policies of
the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through
the joint sponsorship of the American Psychoanalytic Association and the
Oregon Psychoanalytic Center. The American Psychoanalytic Association is
accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians
and takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity
of this CME activity. The American Psychoanalytic Association designates
these educational activities on an hour for hour basis in category 1 credit
towards the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. Each physician should
claim only those hours of credit that he / she actually spent in the educational
activity.
IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE INFORMATION FOR ALL LEARNERS: None of the planners
or presenters of this CME program has any relevant financial relationships
to disclose.
The Center maintains a non-discriminatory policy with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, or marital or parental status in admissions, employment and access to programs.