Co-Directors of Psychotherapy Program
Sonya Hintz, MD & Tara Robbins, PhD
PPP Executive Committee Members
Daniel Blaess, PhD
Scott Boles, PhD
Caroline de Pottel, PhD, LCSW
Sonya Hintz, MD
Felise Levine, PhD
Marky Reynolds, LCSW
Tara Robbins, PhD
Director of Education:
Joanne Callan, PhD
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APPLICATION FORM 2007-2009
Advance registration is requested. Print out, fill out, and send application form to:
SDPSI
4455 Morena Blvd., Ste. 202
San Diego, CA 92117
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*Introduction*
The San Diego Psychoanalytic Society & Institute (“SDPSI”) announces our two-year Advanced Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Program for clinicians who want to acquire expertise in psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapy. This training investigates the mind, as viewed from the perspectives of current psychoanalytic theories of normal and pathological development and function. It also explores how the developing individual acquires the capacity to know and care for others, attains a gender identity, develops standards and ideals, and balances working, loving and living throughout the life cycle. This program considers challenges and solutions for offering psychotherapy in the current economic environment.
Individuals who successfully complete this two-year program receive a certificate of graduation in Adult Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. At the completion of this program students have the option of:
a) further training in the treatment of children and adolescents
b) joining a psychoanalytic psychotherapy study group
c) applying to the Adult Psychoanalytic Training program
*General Information*
Table of Contents
I. Hours of Classes
II. Suitability for Training
III. Admission Requirements
IV. Supervision of Clinical cases
V. Personal Treatment
VI. Progression
VII. Leave of Absence Policies
VIII. Annual Fees for Courses and other Services
IX. Cancellation of Training and Refund Policies and Provisions
X. SDPSI's Approval to Operate and Officer Continuing Education Credit
XI. Psychotherapy Program Contact Information
XII. Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Program Faculty
I. Hours of Classes:
Classes meet on Wednesday evenings from 5:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for a total of 33-36 weeks from September through June. Didactic readings emphasize the application of psychoanalytic thought to the practice of psychotherapy.
II. Suitability for Training:
A fundamental requirement for psychoanalytic psychotherapy education and clinical training is an established identity as a professional whose conduct assures a firm and enduring commitment to responsible and ethical patient care. Character, integrity, and evidence of ethical conduct provide indications of the applicant's suitability. Evaluation of suitability is based on interviews with faculty members, as well as letters of reference.
All individuals applying for psychotherapy training will possess a license to practice in California at the time they begin the part of the training that involves treatment of supervised cases.
Applicants are asked to include in their application a personal statement, and a written case report. The personal statement conveys the development of interest in psychoanalytic psychotherapy, and the motivation for applying to the Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Training Program.
III. Admission Requirements:
Licensed mental health clinicians in the State of California, and Doctoral or Masters level clinicians and students who are not yet licensed, are eligible for application. A copy of the license and proof of malpractice insurance are required of those who are licensed.
IV. Supervision of Clinical Cases:
Students enrolled in this program treat a minimum of two psychoanalytic psychotherapy supervised cases. Cases are begun during the first year. Each therapy case is conducted at least twice a week, with weekly supervision for the first three months. One case is in treatment for at least 18 months and is supervised for a minimum of 50 hours. A second case is in treatment for at least one year and is supervised for a minimum of 25 hours. Supervision is provided by an SDPSI faculty member or SDPSI psychotherapy associate faculty member.
V. Personal Treatment:
Students are in concurrent psychoanalysis or psychoanalytic psychotherapy, at a minimum frequency of twice a week, for at least one year while in training. Treatment is provided by a member of SDPSI, or by another psychodynamically-trained therapist approved by the Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Executive Committee.
VI. Progression :
The student's work is evaluated semiannually by the Progressions Committee of the Psychotherapy Executive Committee and discussed with the student by the designated faculty member. Progression standards include attendance, completion of written reports, and satisfactory evaluations by teachers and supervisors.
VII. Leave of Absence Policies:
A student may request a temporary leave of absence from the program. A temporary leave of absence specifies the amount of time the student will be on leave and the reason for the absence. Just prior to the conclusion of the leave of absence, the student is expected to notify the school in writing of his/her decision to resume training or extend the leave of absence.
VIII. Annual Fees for Courses and other Services:
Application Fee: $150.00
Annual Tuition: *$1800.00
*Student are billed $600.00 per term (Fall, Winter, Spring).
Payment is due prior to the start of the term for which the student has been billed.
Books/Bibliographies……………..$250.00
**Courses and applicable fees are subject to change without notice**
Personal Treatment Costs: The cost of the student's personal treatment and supervision cases are arranged individually with the therapist/analyst and each supervisor.
IX. Cancellation of Training and Refund Policies and Provisions:
The student has the right to withdraw from the program at any time. If the student withdraws from the program, in writing, prior to the completion of the term, a prorated portion of the paid tuition will be refunded, less a $100 administrative fee.
X. SDPSI's Approval to Operate and Offer Continuing Education Credit:
The San Diego Psychoanalytic Society & Institute has been approved as a Continuing Education Provider under the Consumer Affairs Department, Board of Behavioral Sciences Business and Professions Code, CEP4940 and PCE794 by the Board of Behavioral Sciences to offer continuing educational credits for RNs, MFTs, LCSWs, MSW. SDPSI is accredited by the Institute for Medical Quality and the California Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. SDPSI takes responsibility for the content, quality and scientific integrity of this CME activity. The accreditation period covers July 22, 2003 to July 21, 2007 .
XI. Psychotherapy Program Contact Information
Questions about the Program (Course Content &/or Application Process):
Sonya Hintz, MD, Co-Director, PPP Program
Office Phone: (858) 455-6511 **** Email: shintz@san.rr.comRequests for Applications, Forms and other material:
Michelle Blancett, Office Administrator
Phone: (858) 454-3102 **** Email: admin@sdpsi.org
XII. Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Program Faculty
Psychotherapy Associate Instructors
Lisa Auslander, PhD
Margaret Bouher, LCSW
Caroline de Pottel, PhD, LCSW
Penny Dublin, LCSW
Sonya Hintz, MD
Felise Levine, PhD
Louise Lewis, LCSW
Tara Robbins, PhD
Shelia Sharpe, PhD