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Psychotherapy Training

New Study Group for Potential Psychotherapy Training Program Members-in-Training

The Psychotherapy Training Program at ICP&P is offering a study group for anyone considering this training. The group will meet the fourth Tuesday of each month from 7- 8:30 PM and will be facilitated by Dr. Monica Leonie Callahan at her office in Bethesda. The readings will enable participants to sample the self psychology literature and its clinical applications, get a feel for the program's curriculum in general, and form a supportive group ahead of the 2011 class. Please contact Monica if interested at 301 587 6211 or Callahanml@erols.com.


ICP&P offers an intensive three-year psychoanalytic psychotherapy training program, involving weekly seminars, clinical case conferences, individual supervision, and personal psychotherapy. Additionally, each academic unit concludes with a summary class and process group. The training program emphasizes contemporary psychoanalytic theories and their clinical application. Areas explored during the first two years of training include:

  • self psychology
  • intersubjectivity theory
  • motivational systems theory
  • relational theories
  • history of psychoanalysis
  • attachment theory
  • infant research
  • ego psychology
  • object relations theories

In the final year of training, seminars on special topics are arranged according to the interests and needs of the Members-In-Training in each class. In the past, classes have chosen the following topics:

  • trauma
  • dreams
  • addiction treatment
  • grief counseling
  • gender issues
  • couples therapy

Members-In-Training also attend seminars and conferences offered by ICP&P featuring speakers of national and international prominence. During the last semester of the final year, Members-In-Training, with the assistance of a faculty mentor, develop a written paper on a topic of their choosing.

In sum, the major components of the psychotherapy training program are:

  • Psychotherapy Training Seminars
  • Clinical Case Seminars
  • Process Groups
  • Individual Clinical Supervision
  • Personal Psychotherapy
  • Final Paper

CE credits are available for the seminars and process groups.

Psychotherapy Training Seminars – three hours/week

In each of the first two years of the training program, classes and materials are arranged into six-week units, each organized around a specific topic/theory. During each class, 90 minutes are devoted to teaching and discussion of assigned readings and 90 minutes are spent on case presentations and discussion. The 6th session of every unit consists of 90 minutes of review and integration with self-psychological theory, with the program Chair and other faculty; the second 90 minutes is devoted to an on-going process group, again with a faculty leader.

The first unit explores in depth the original contributions of Heinz Kohut and others on empathy, illustrating its significance both in early development and in the conduct of psychotherapy. Building on the pioneering work of Kohut, the rest of the first year includes units on concepts of self, the history of self psychology, attachment theory, and relational theories.

The second year of training begins with an introduction to intersubjectivity theory. This is followed by units on earlier psychoanalytic approaches, developmental psychology, contemporary self psychology, and comparative case studies. During the third year, a number of special topics are arranged, based on Members-In-Training's interests. The second half of the third year includes work with a mentor/supervisor on the final paper.

Attendance at Other ICP&P Educational Programs

Tuition fees for the Psychotherapy Training Program allow trainees to attend two ICP&P conferences each year at no charge. Trainees may also attend other ICP&P events at a reduced student rate. A special feature of these meetings is the opportunity for Members-In-Training to meet as a group with guest speakers and present clinical material to them for comment and discussion. Attendance at these events is considered an essential part of the training program and, absent extraordinary circumstances, trainee participation is expected.

Individual Supervision-one hour/week

Supervised clinical work is an important component of psychotherapy training at ICP&P. Members-in-Training are required to obtain individual supervision for one or more ongoing psychotherapy cases during the three years of training, with a minimum of 30 hours of clinical supervision per year. Supervision must be arranged from a list of supervisors who practice from a self-psychological perspective and must meet with the approval of the Chair of the training program. Fees for individual supervision are determined by arrangement between the supervisee and supervisor, and payments are made directly to the supervisor. The Chair is available to assist trainees in identifying suitable supervisors, some of whom may be able to provide supervision at reduced fees where circumstances warrant.

Personal Psychotherapy

A personal psychoanalytic psychotherapy (or analysis) is considered essential for a complete training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy and is a requirement of the training program at ICP&P. Members-in-Training are encouraged to have psychotherapy from a self-psychologically informed psychotherapist concurrent with their training period. Exceptions to this requirement may be made, with the approval of the Chair, for those who already have completed a significant personal therapy or analysis with a psychoanalytic psychotherapist or analyst.

Admissions Policy

Admission to ICP&P's Psychotherapy Training Program is available to any qualified individual interested in self psychology and other contemporary psychoanalytic theories. The application process includes consideration of graduate and post-graduate education as well as supervised clinical experience.

All applicants will be required to complete an entrance interview with the Chair of the Psychotherapy Training Program. Current chair: Faith G. Lewis LCSW, please contact at faithglewis@gmail.com, or at 202-409-6835.

Tuition and fees

Annual Tuition: For 2010-2011, tuition is $2150.00. In addition, Members-In-Training are required to purchase access to PEPWEB in order to obtain readings for the classes. Applicants may apply for scholarship assistance.

Application

There is a $50.00 non-refundable application fee.

Print out the application

Or contact:

Coordinator of Training
Institute of Contemporary Psychotherapy & Psychoanalysis
4601 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 8
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 686-9300 / FAX: (202) 232-2565
Or e-mail us at icpeastadmin@att.net

The ICP&P Training Program draws its applicants from the various mental health disciplines and other fields. The program does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, handicap, or national or ethnic background.