Psychoanalytic Studies Program

Our program is based on deep respect for:

  • The uniqueness of each individual
  • The profound and therapeutic understanding that develops within the long-term collaboration between analyst and patient
  • The analytic principle that the past lives on and is transformed in the present

Thus, we believe that preparation for providing analytic treatments should cultivate a comprehensive ability to think critically and self-reflectively about psychoanalytic theory and practice over time, as it relates to both children and adults.

SDPC provides a Combined Training Program for all qualified individuals interested in academic or clinical training in psychoanalysis. All candidates participate in the same courses, but the duration and requirements of the programs differ. Those interested in the academic track may complete either a two-year or four-year program of courses. Those interested in the psychotherapy track will complete the two-year program of courses, along with additional clinical requirements, to graduate with a certificate in psychoanalytic psychotherapy, while those interested in the psychoanalytic track will continue to complete five years of coursework, plus additional clinical requirements, in order to graduate from the child and adult psychoanalytic program. Psychoanalytic training is a comprehensive life experience, involving new learning, new personal insights and new connections with professional colleagues.

We offer training for those interested in the academic or clinical tracks. Those interested in the academic track may complete the two- or four-year programs. Those interested in the clinical track must be  licensed mental health professionals and will be trained in the theory and practice of psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy, with programs designed to meet their particular interests and enhance their professional skills and practice – all in the context of a welcoming and supportive community. Candidates may complete the two-year psychoanalytic psychotherapy program, as well as the clinical requirements and graduate with a certificate in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, or continue to complete the five-year child & adult psychoanalytic program as well as the additional clinical requirements.

Prerequisites and expectations of each program are listed in each program track.

Please contact our Director of Admissions for any questions: admissions@sdpsychoanalytic.org.

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION ACCREDITATION

The San Diego Psychoanalytic Center (SDPC), is proud to offer CME credit to Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Psychologists and Social Workers. These CME credits will usually satisfy requirements for Social Worker and Psychologist CEUs. However, clinicians should consult their state licensing boards for final approval. Please see the CE/CME credits page for more information. 

Continuing Education certificates of attendance will be awarded electronically in exchange for a completed evaluation form. For refund policies or cancellations, please visit our policies page. Any other questions, contact the SDPC Continuing Education Manager.

CMA Accreditation Statement: The San Diego Psychoanalytic Center is accredited by the California Medical Association (CMA, provider #4001214) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement: The San Diego Psychoanalytic Center designates this Continuing Education activity for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™️. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CAMFT Accreditation: The San Diego Psychoanalytic Center (SDPC) is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) as a continuing education provider, (#050121), to offer Category 1 credit for LMFT’S, LCSW’S, LPCC’S and LEP’S. SDPC as required by the California Board of Behavior Sciences. SDPC maintains responsibility for this course program and all of its content.

Psychologists: SDPC is also approved as a Continuing Education Provider by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, Provider number PCE#794, to offer Category 1 credit for LCSWs, MFTs, and Registered Nurses, Provider Numbers CEP#4940. The California Board of Psychology accepts the Category 1 CE credits from the CMA. Acceptance of the CE credits for this activity is at the discretion of the licensing board. Psychologists are responsible for reporting their individual attendance to the Board of Psychology. All attendees are responsible for keeping their certificate of attendance for personal records.

IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE INFORMATION FOR ALL LEARNERS: None of the planners and presenters of this CME program has any relevant financial relationships to disclose. 

The San Diego Psychoanalytic Center (SDPC) CME Committee has reviewed the materials for accredited continuing education and has determined that none of the planners and presenters for this activity have relevant financial relationship(s)* to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. This activity is not related to the product line of ineligible companies and therefore, the activity meets the exception outlined in Standard 3: ACCME's identification, mitigation, and disclosure of relevant financial relationships. This activity does not have any known commercial support.

*Financial relationships are relevant if the educational content that an individual can control is related to the business lines or products of the ineligible company.

Statement of Commitment: San Diego Psychoanalytic Center does not discriminate in employment and in its educational programs and activities, including admission or access thereto, on the basis of race, national origin, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

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The San Diego Psychoanalytic Center is affiliated with the American Psychoanalytic Association (APsA), the International Psychoanalytic Association (IPA), and the organization of Southern California Psychoanalytic Institutes and Societies.

The San Diego Psychoanalytic Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.