The Psychoanalytic Theory for Scholars Program

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The Psychoanalytic Theory for Scholars Program of the Washington Center for Psychoanalysis offers a two-year introduction to contemporary psychoanalytic theory.

The program is open to applicants from any profession or discipline, including the mental health field.

• Classes explore early and contemporary psychoanalytic theory and its applications.
• Participants may present and develop their own work during selected sessions.
• Classes are taught by psychoanalysts from the Washington Psychoanalytic Institute.
• Classes meet one or two evenings per month during the academic year at the Center’s offices.
• Participants are invited to psychoanalytic educational events offered by the Washington Center for Psychoanalysis, including its scientific meetings.
• Topics encompass Freudian concerns such as human development, sexuality, psychopathology, trauma, memory, and the psychotherapeutic process. Subjects are selected with each class’s professional and personal interests in mind.

Tuition and Application

Tuition is $170 per course or $140 for Washington Center for Psychoanalysis members, payable upon registration.

Prospective participants may apply through the program’s online registration process or printable application.

Further Information

For additional information, contact the program chair, Dr. Kevin Popp, at 202-441-3555 or [email protected].