NOBPC believes that psychoanalytic education is the basis for all therapeutic endeavors, providing an understanding of human character as well as a framework for comprehending the interrelationships between human development, psychopathology, and the technique of treatment. Psychoanalytic understanding not only prepares one to conduct psychoanalysis, but also is the basis for psychoanalytic psychotherapy with children as well as adults. A psychoanalytic foundation enables a therapist to choose the appropriate treatment modality and maximize an individual’s potential for growth. In addition to providing a therapeutic perspective, psychoanalysis is also an approach to understanding many facets of human life.
The curriculum in all of our training programs begins with a contemporary Freudian perspective and goes on to integrate recent research findings and current thinking in the theory of object relations, the theory of the self, attachment theory, and, the widening scope of psychoanalysis. Attention is paid not only to individual psychology but also to the interpenetrating impacts of multiple identity dimensions and societal dynamics such as economic inequity, homophobia, sexism and systemic racism.
Application for Adult Psychoanalytic Training
Adult training at NOBPC is divided into three major areas:
The requirement for analysis to be conducted by a training analyst may be waived when the candidate is in an ongoing psychoanalytic treatment with a graduate Analyst who is not a TA. Our educational model allows for modifications of the frame, as necessary, including changes in frequency and the use of the couch. All waivers and/or modifications will be determined by the PEC.
- Didactic curriculum NOBPC’s five-year adult psychoanalytic training program is conducted on a trimester academic calendar and teaches the theory and practice of psychoanalysis to qualified candidates. The program offers a full course of study for professional training in this field and encourages research in the science of psychoanalysis. Candidates receive instruction and supervision from Analysts and Training Analysts in New Orleans, Birmingham and other major cities, exposing them to decades of analytic experience and expertise.
The curriculum is comprised of (20) 90-minute classes per trimester for the five years of training. Classes will meet virtually on Wednesdays from 6:00pm-9:10pm Central Time, including a 10 minute break between the two classes.
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Curriculum
- Supervision Weekly supervision of clinical work requires at least two supervised psychoanalytic cases including one of each gender. Each case will have a different supervising psychoanalyst. At least one of the cases should have reached mid-phase in their analysis and it is preferable that one case is near termination or has terminated. The required frequency of sessions for supervised cases is 3-5 times weekly. Supervision is required weekly and as the treatment with each case progresses, frequency of supervision may change. Each candidate is required to submit a 6 month summary of their case(s) to their supervisor and to the Center every 6 months.
Supervisors are to be chosen from Center faculty. Fees are arranged on an individual basis by the candidate and the supervisor. Consultation is required in order to adequately participate in clinical case conferences and as a means of evaluating each candidate’s development as a psychoanalyst. - Personal Psychoanalysis Each candidate is required to be in psychoanalysis with a Training Analyst at a frequency of 3-5 times per week. The psychoanalysis is required to begin at the onset of training and should continue during training and through a substantial portion of the candidate’s supervised clinical psychoanalytic work.
The Center is a non-reporting institution which means that the candidates’ analyst cannot participate in progress decisions including participation in the progress meetings.
NOBPC considers applications from physicians & non-physicians.
Prospective Physician Candidates
In order to be considered for admission, applicants must be graduates of a medical school approved by the American Medical Association. The applicant will be considered for admission after satisfactory completion of the second year of psychiatric training. The applicant must be licensed in their state of residence and must carry professional liability insurance.
Prospective Non-Medical Candidates for Clinical Psychoanalytic Training
Must have obtained the highest clinical degree in their fields and must have a significant amount of experience in the practice of psychotherapy. Eligible applicants must be licensed in their state of residence, professionally insured (professional liability insurance) and practicing.
Eligible applicants are those who have attained a MSW, DSW, LPC, DMH, MS in psychiatric nursing, PsyD, EdD, or PhD in psychology.
NOBPC does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or physical disability.
Questions concerning the Adult Psychoanalytic Training program and the application procedure can be directed to the New Orleans-Birmingham Psychoanalytic Center at (504)899-5815 or email to nobpcenter@gmail.com.
Early application is recommended.