“Infant Observation roots the observing mind to immediate experience, simultaneously leaving open a vast area of unknown...”
(Hansen)
"In its first hundred years psychoanalysis has been a history of the mechanisms of repression and displacement in its second hundred years it will be a history of splitting and projective identification."
(Grotstein)
"The analysis of unconscious phantasy is the only treatment that can change character."
(Mason)
"The task of being free, staying free, letting others be free is a never-ending struggle that needs continued vigilance and concerted effort."
(Gooch)
The CORE Program
PSYCHOANALYTIC TRAINING AT PCC offers Candidates a rigorous, critical, and in-depth study of the patterns derived from aspects of the primitive mind. Our graduates emerge as analysts with deep self-awareness, a firm grasp of theory, and technical capacity to work with the infantile transference in the here and now of each analytic session.
PCC TRAINING teaches graduates to:
• Receive communications from the infantile unconscious
• Develop understanding of transference processes
• Use countertransference experience
• Resolve therapeutic impasses
PCC’s CORE PROGRAM contains three main areas of study:
• Personal Psychoanalysis
• Curriculum of Theory, Tavistock Infant Observation, and Case Conferences
• Supervised Psychoanalyses
PERSONAL PSYCHOANALYSIS
PERSONAL PSYCHOANALYSIS provides firsthand experience with the unconscious, transference, defensive processes, and working through. Immersion in personal psychoanalytic work frees the Candidate from unconscious states of mind which interfere with the conduction of psychoanalytic work.
GOALS of Personal Psychoanalysis are:
• Integrate repressed and split off aspects of the personality
• Develop ability for self analysis
• Enhance capacity for empathy
• Increase strength and stability
REQUIREMENTS for Personal Psychoanalysis:
• Analyst must be a Training Analyst at the Psychoanalytic Center of California
• Analysis must begin prior to entering seminars, and in some cases for months longer
• Analysis must be conducted at a frequency of four or five times per week
• Analysis must continue through a major part of the Candidate's supervised clinical cases
• Integrate repressed and split off aspects of the personality
• Develop ability for self analysis
• Enhance capacity for empathy
• Increase strength and stability
REQUIREMENTS for Personal Psychoanalysis:
• Analyst must be a Training Analyst at the Psychoanalytic Center of California
• Analysis must begin prior to entering seminars, and in some cases for months longer
• Analysis must be conducted at a frequency of four or five times per week
• Analysis must continue through a major part of the Candidate's supervised clinical cases
THEORETICAL AND CLINICAL CURRICULUM
PCC’S CORE CURRICULUM provides a thorough grounding in the foundations of psychoanalytic thought. Over the course of PCC’s four years of didactic course work, Candidates become well- versed in theory and technique, as well as in their clinical application.
PCC’s Theoretical and Clinical Curriculum includes but is not limited to*:
• A year-long systematic study of the major writings of Sigmund Freud (1895-1940)
• A year-long course in the Tavistock model of Infant Observation
• A year-long study of the works of Melanie Klein (1921-1963) and contemporary Kleinians
• An 18-week course on the key concepts and contributions of Wilfred Bion (1943-1980)
• A 24 -week study of major issues in and application of Psychoanalytic Technique
• Studies in American Psychoanalysis, Trauma and Narcissism, Perversions, and Psychosis
• Two years of Clinical Case Conference with PCC Training Analysts
PCC’S CORE CURRICULUM is structured as follows**:
• Four years of classes on a trimester system
• Three twelve week trimesters per year
• Two Courses per trimester
• Classes meet on Wednesdays from 8 AM to 12 PM
• Each Candidate has an Advisor as mentor through the program
• A year-long systematic study of the major writings of Sigmund Freud (1895-1940)
• A year-long course in the Tavistock model of Infant Observation
• A year-long study of the works of Melanie Klein (1921-1963) and contemporary Kleinians
• An 18-week course on the key concepts and contributions of Wilfred Bion (1943-1980)
• A 24 -week study of major issues in and application of Psychoanalytic Technique
• Studies in American Psychoanalysis, Trauma and Narcissism, Perversions, and Psychosis
• Two years of Clinical Case Conference with PCC Training Analysts
PCC’S CORE CURRICULUM is structured as follows**:
• Four years of classes on a trimester system
• Three twelve week trimesters per year
• Two Courses per trimester
• Classes meet on Wednesdays from 8 AM to 12 PM
• Each Candidate has an Advisor as mentor through the program
OPTIONAL Ph.D. in Psychoanalysis***:
• A parallel track with the Core Curriculum
• Coursework begins in second year of training and is completed prior to graduation
• Alternatively, Ph.D. coursework may be completed after graduation
• Includes courses in Research Methodology, Proposal Writing, and Dissertation Writing
• Dissertation is expected to be an original, scholarly contribution to field of psychoanalysis
*For more detailed Curriculum information, refer to Course Outline and Course Descriptions
**Research Track or Child Certification Candidates will complete additional requirements
SUPERVISED PSYCHOANALYSIS
SUPERVISED PSYCHOANALYSIS, in the form of three required Control Cases, gives Candidates experience conducting psychoanalysis under the supervision of three different Training and Supervising Analysts chosen from PCC Faculty. Varying supervisory points of view support the Candidates’ development of a personal analytic style.
PCC CANDIDATES may begin their first Control Case after completion of two trimesters (8) units of theoretical training, and by making application to the Candidate Progression Committee. Each Control Case must be approved in writing by the Progression Committee, following submission of a descriptive written report.
REQUIREMENTS for the three Control Cases include:
• Meeting with a proposed supervisor to discuss the suitability of a case for analysis
• Conditions of four to five sessions per week, 45-50 minutes in length
• A minimum of 50 hours of one-hour-per-week supervision
• Two Cases continue in supervision for two years at one-hour-per-week for the first 50 hours
• Candidates must complete a minimum of 200 supervisory hours for the three Control Cases
• One Control Case should be supervised through the Closing Phase of Analysis
• Candidates must have analysands of each sex
• Two of the three Control Cases must be adults
• Third Control Case may be a child or adolescent
• Candidates are encouraged to treat one primitive patient on a five-times-per-week basis
• Candidates must be in Personal Psychoanalysis for major part of Control Case Supervision
REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION
Candidates are eligible for Graduation upon successful completion of all aspects of the Core Program. All requirements of training in the Core Program and the Research Psychoanalysis Program must be completed within 8 years of matriculation.
Candidates are eligible for Graduation upon successful completion of all aspects of the Core Program. All requirements of training in the Core Program and the Research Psychoanalysis Program must be completed within 8 years of matriculation.
Successful completion of training requirements includes:
• Completion of all courses and case conferences
• Completion of three supervised Control Cases
• Completion of Oral Examination
• Maintaining Post Seminar Status after formal course-work is finished
• Completion of Final Paper
ORAL EXAMINATION
The Candidate is required to make an oral presentation of clinical work, after the third year of training and before the Candidate starts a third control case.
• Completion of all courses and case conferences
• Completion of three supervised Control Cases
• Completion of Oral Examination
• Maintaining Post Seminar Status after formal course-work is finished
• Completion of Final Paper
ORAL EXAMINATION
The Candidate is required to make an oral presentation of clinical work, after the third year of training and before the Candidate starts a third control case.
The oral examination process consists of:
• A committee composed of three Senior or Training Analyst level faculty
• Presentation of a 4 or 5 time a week analytic case
• Demonstration of the Candidate's ability to conduct an analysis
POST SEMINAR STATUS
Following completion of the Oral Examination and four years of required curriculum course-work, and prior to graduation, the Candidate achieves post seminar status. Post Seminar status is maintained while the Candidate completes Control Case requirements and the Final Paper.
• A committee composed of three Senior or Training Analyst level faculty
• Presentation of a 4 or 5 time a week analytic case
• Demonstration of the Candidate's ability to conduct an analysis
POST SEMINAR STATUS
Following completion of the Oral Examination and four years of required curriculum course-work, and prior to graduation, the Candidate achieves post seminar status. Post Seminar status is maintained while the Candidate completes Control Case requirements and the Final Paper.
Post Seminar requirements are as follows:
• Paying tuition to PCC
• Paying tuition to PCC
Participating in one of the following activities during one trimester each year:
• Taking elective courses
• Co-teaching with a Faculty member in the Core program
• Teaching in the Extension or PPP programs
• Conducting a research project
FINAL PAPER
The final paper gives Candidates an opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of psychoanalytic theory and technique, or to show the application of this understanding to a topic of study. The final paper can be in one of two formats: a Case Study Approach or a Topical Approach with clinical application.
• Taking elective courses
• Co-teaching with a Faculty member in the Core program
• Teaching in the Extension or PPP programs
• Conducting a research project
FINAL PAPER
The final paper gives Candidates an opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of psychoanalytic theory and technique, or to show the application of this understanding to a topic of study. The final paper can be in one of two formats: a Case Study Approach or a Topical Approach with clinical application.
The final paper:
• Is evaluated by a committee of three PCC Faculty Members
• Demonstrates qualities inherent in a graduate psychoanalyst
• Fulfills requirements for the Psy.D. Degree
GRADUATION
Candidates may apply in writing to the Candidate Progression Committee for permission to graduate upon acceptance of their Final Paper.
• Is evaluated by a committee of three PCC Faculty Members
• Demonstrates qualities inherent in a graduate psychoanalyst
• Fulfills requirements for the Psy.D. Degree
GRADUATION
Candidates may apply in writing to the Candidate Progression Committee for permission to graduate upon acceptance of their Final Paper.
Graduation from PCC grants Candidates:
• A Certificate in Adult Psychoanalysis or Research Psychoanalysis
• The Psy.D. Degree in Psychoanalysis
• The Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Psychoanalysis if this program has been completed
• The right to apply for Active membership in the PCC Society
• Membership in the International Psychoanalytical Association
• A Certificate in Adult Psychoanalysis or Research Psychoanalysis
• The Psy.D. Degree in Psychoanalysis
• The Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Psychoanalysis if this program has been completed
• The right to apply for Active membership in the PCC Society
• Membership in the International Psychoanalytical Association
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE CORE PROGRAM
Tuition Assistance may be attained through several possible funding sources:
• The PCC Candidate Loan Fund
This is a minimal, interest- free loan made by application to PCC’s Treasurer. For information and application contact Patty Antin, Ph.D., Treasurer, at PKAntin@verizon.net
• IPA Loan Program - Click http://www.ipa.org.uk/eng/about-ipa/grants-and-loans/ for more detailed information about the IPA Loan Program.
• The PCC Candidate Loan Fund
This is a minimal, interest- free loan made by application to PCC’s Treasurer. For information and application contact Patty Antin, Ph.D., Treasurer, at PKAntin@verizon.net
• IPA Loan Program - Click http://www.ipa.org.uk/eng/about-ipa/grants-and-loans/ for more detailed information about the IPA Loan Program.
ADMISSION TO THE INSTITUTE
PCC SEEKS APPLICANTS who possess maturity, solid clinical experience, desire to increase their theoretical and technical capacities, interest in primitive mental states, and passion for psychoanalytic thought. Prerequisite qualifications for PCC’s three certification programs are listed below:
CERTIFICATE IN ADULT PSYCHOANALYSIS
To be admitted as a Candidate for Certification in Adult Psychoanalysis, the applicant must have:
• A Clinical Doctoral Degree (Ph.D., M.D., Psy.D., EDD, DSW); or
• A Clinical Masters Degree
• A valid California license
• Professional Liability Insurance
• Show an aptitude for psychoanalytic work
CERTIFICATE IN RESEARCH PSYCHOANALYSIS
The Research Psychoanalysis track is for university-level academics working in a faculty or research position which would be enriched by psychoanalytic thought.
CERTIFICATE IN ADULT PSYCHOANALYSIS
To be admitted as a Candidate for Certification in Adult Psychoanalysis, the applicant must have:
• A Clinical Doctoral Degree (Ph.D., M.D., Psy.D., EDD, DSW); or
• A Clinical Masters Degree
• A valid California license
• Professional Liability Insurance
• Show an aptitude for psychoanalytic work
CERTIFICATE IN RESEARCH PSYCHOANALYSIS
The Research Psychoanalysis track is for university-level academics working in a faculty or research position which would be enriched by psychoanalytic thought.
To be admitted as a Candidate for Certification in Research Psychoanalysis, the applicant must have:
• A Ph.D., or be a post-Masters-level graduate student of unusual potential
• A full-time faculty appointment at a University
• Demonstrated achievement in their field
• A serious interest in psychoanalysis with relevance for their field of academic research
• Register with Allied Health Professions -- a division of the California Medical Board -- as a Research Psychoanalyst, or as a Research Psychoanalyst Student
• Show an aptitude for psychoanalytic work.
CERTIFICATE IN INFANT, CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHOANALYSIS
The Certificate in Infant, Child and Adolescent Psychoanalysis program is designed to train Candidates in the practice of child psychoanalysis. Applicants may:
• Begin Infant, Child and Adolescent Certification during their third year in the Core Program
• Begin Infant, Child and Adolescent Certification after graduation from the Core Program
• Be graduates of other IPA-approved training institutes, with possible remediation required
• Have equivalent training of IPA-approved institutes to be evaluated for the program
• Must show aptitude for child psychoanalytic work
THE APPLICATION PROCESS
PCC does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national or ethnic origin in its administration or educational policies, or in any other Institute-related program.
• Download Application forms below, or call the PCC office at 310-478-4347
• Completed applications are accepted until June 1
When unusual circumstances prevail an applicant may contact the Chair of Admissions to ascertain whether an extension of the June 1st deadline might be granted.
• Information requested includes:
o Applicant’s educational, professional, and clinical background
o A written autobiography
o A full-face photograph
• Three letters of recommendation are required, including one from a Supervisor
• A non-refundable application fee of $100 must accompany the application
• There are 3 interviews with members of the Faculty, after initial determination of suitability
• Applicants are evaluated on the basis of:
o Previous training and experience
o Motivation and mental capacity
o Psychological mindedness and aptitude for psychoanalytic work
o History of license revocation or illegal activities
• Suitability and aptitude for psychoanalytic training cannot be fully determined during the Admissions process, and are reassessed at regular intervals throughout training
• Contact PCC via e-mail at psychcntr.pcc@verizon.net for additional information
TRANSFER OF CREDITS
Upon admittance to the Institute, Candidates may petition to have previous education and training in psychoanalysis accepted for credit toward the programs offered at PCC. All such petitions are considered on a case-by-case basis:
• A maximum of 26 transfer credit units may be applied toward the Core Program
• Preference is given to work completed through an IPA-approved Training Program
• Maximum credit transferable toward the Ph.D. is 25% of the required 72 units (18 units)
• A Ph.D., or be a post-Masters-level graduate student of unusual potential
• A full-time faculty appointment at a University
• Demonstrated achievement in their field
• A serious interest in psychoanalysis with relevance for their field of academic research
• Register with Allied Health Professions -- a division of the California Medical Board -- as a Research Psychoanalyst, or as a Research Psychoanalyst Student
• Show an aptitude for psychoanalytic work.
CERTIFICATE IN INFANT, CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHOANALYSIS
The Certificate in Infant, Child and Adolescent Psychoanalysis program is designed to train Candidates in the practice of child psychoanalysis. Applicants may:
• Begin Infant, Child and Adolescent Certification during their third year in the Core Program
• Begin Infant, Child and Adolescent Certification after graduation from the Core Program
• Be graduates of other IPA-approved training institutes, with possible remediation required
• Have equivalent training of IPA-approved institutes to be evaluated for the program
• Must show aptitude for child psychoanalytic work
THE APPLICATION PROCESS
PCC does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national or ethnic origin in its administration or educational policies, or in any other Institute-related program.
• Download Application forms below, or call the PCC office at 310-478-4347
• Completed applications are accepted until June 1
When unusual circumstances prevail an applicant may contact the Chair of Admissions to ascertain whether an extension of the June 1st deadline might be granted.
• Information requested includes:
o Applicant’s educational, professional, and clinical background
o A written autobiography
o A full-face photograph
• Three letters of recommendation are required, including one from a Supervisor
• A non-refundable application fee of $100 must accompany the application
• There are 3 interviews with members of the Faculty, after initial determination of suitability
• Applicants are evaluated on the basis of:
o Previous training and experience
o Motivation and mental capacity
o Psychological mindedness and aptitude for psychoanalytic work
o History of license revocation or illegal activities
• Suitability and aptitude for psychoanalytic training cannot be fully determined during the Admissions process, and are reassessed at regular intervals throughout training
• Contact PCC via e-mail at psychcntr.pcc@verizon.net for additional information
TRANSFER OF CREDITS
Upon admittance to the Institute, Candidates may petition to have previous education and training in psychoanalysis accepted for credit toward the programs offered at PCC. All such petitions are considered on a case-by-case basis:
• A maximum of 26 transfer credit units may be applied toward the Core Program
• Preference is given to work completed through an IPA-approved Training Program
• Maximum credit transferable toward the Ph.D. is 25% of the required 72 units (18 units)
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