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EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
The Psychoanalytic Center of Philadelphia is pleased to offer a 2-year postgraduate program in child and
adolescent psychotherapy. The program grows out of a conviction that a
psychoanalytically-informed approach to work with children enhances both our
understanding and our ability to make helpful interventions. The program is
designed for child psychotherapists of diverse backgrounds and for other
professionals who work with children and their parents and who wish to
further their understanding of child development, the inner world of the
child, and the technique of psychoanalytic psychotherapy with children and
adolescents.
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT
Continuing Medical Education (CME):
This activity has been planned and implemented
in accordance with the Essentials Areas and Policies of the Accreditation
Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint
sponsorship of the American Psychoanalytic Association and the Psychoanalytic
Center of Philadelphia. The American Psychoanalytic Association is accredited
by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians and takes
responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CME
activity. The American Psychoanalytic Association designates this educational
activity for a maximum of 75 hours in Category 1 credit towards the AMA
Physician’s Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those hours
of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.
Continuing Education for Psychologists (CE): The Psychoanalytic Center of Philadelphia is approved by the
American Psychological Association to offer Continuing Education for
psychologists. The Psychoanalytic Center of Philadelphia maintains
responsibility for the program.
Continuing Education for Social Workers (CE): Continuing education credit for social workers PENDING.
OVERVIEW OF THE
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
COURSE WORK
The course work extends over a 2-year period.
The curriculum is organized along both theoretical/developmental and clinical
tracks. Every effort is made to adapt the program to the particular
educational needs of the students. In addition to the course work, the
curriculum includes the Margaret S. Mahler Child Psychotherapy Lecture.
Previous speakers have included: Drs. Anni Bergman, Peter Blos, Jr., J.
Alexis Burland, and Peter Fonagy. This lecture is held annually, and
attendance is required.
SUPERVISION
Students are expected to have weekly individual
supervision and are expected to have at least two supervisors during the
course of the program. Fees are arranged privately. Reduced fees are
available. Supervisors must be selected from a list provided by the Child
Psychotherapy Program.
PERSONAL PSYCHOTHERAPY
Personal psychoanalytic psychotherapy or
psychoanalysis is essential for a full understanding of the therapeutic
process. It is preferable that students be in personal treatment while
participating in the program if they have not completed a personal experience
in intensive treatment. Both the Directors and members of the Administrative
Faculty are available to assist with decisions about this.
COMPLETION AND POSTGRADUAT E S TANDING
Periodic evaluations of the student’s progress
and decisions as to satisfactory completion of the program are made by the
Administrative Faculty. A certificate is awarded upon completion of the
program. Graduates of the program are invited to apply for membership in The
Psychoanalytic Center of Philadelphia as Psychotherapy Associates. Graduates
are considered for teaching or administrative positions in the Child
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Program.
POSTGRADUAT E A C T I V I T I E S
After completion of the 2-year curriculum,
graduates are encouraged to continue their involvement in the Child
Psychotherapy Program. Postgraduate options include tutorial work with a
particular faculty member, continued individual supervision, a program of
workshops and study groups developed jointly with the faculty, or enrollment
in the adult Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Program of The Psychoanalytic Center
of Philadelphia. The Directors of the program are available to assist
regarding these.
GENERAL INFORMATION
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should have a Master’s or Doctoral
degree in their field of professional training, appropriate licensure, and
adequate malpractice insurance. We accept applications from social workers,
psychologists, pediatricians, psychiatrists (including psychiatric
residents), marriage and family counselors, and occupational and speech
therapists. We encourage applications from those who work in educational
settings and in social agencies providing community service. Applicants must
demonstrate an aptitude for child and adolescent psychotherapy. Professional
experience working with children and adolescents is desirable, but not
required.
APPLICATION
Applicants must submit the accompanying
application form, two letters of reference (preferably from teachers and
supervisors), copies of current licensure and malpractice insurance, a
curriculum vitae, and a two-page autobiographical sketch which includes a
statement describing the applicant’s interest in the program. After receiving
this information, an interview with one or more of the Administrative Faculty
will be scheduled. Early applications are encouraged. There is a
non-refundable $50 application fee. Admission decisions are made by the
Administrative Faculty.
TUITION
Tuition is $1, 950 per year, with $975 due
September 1st and $975 due January 1st. Tuition includes all course work and group
supervision (continuous cases). Tuition is non-refundable. In case of
financial hardship, a tuition payment plan can be arranged with the office.
SCHEDULE AND LOCATION OF CLASSES
Classes are held weekly on Tuesdays from 6:00
to 8:45 P.M., beginning in September, at Rockland Mansion,
E. Fairmount Park, 3810 Mt.
Pleasant Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19121.
Director: Ann
Smolen, M.S.S., L.C.S.W.
Past Directors: Ruth Garfield, M.D. and William Singletary, M.D.
CONTACT
For more information, please call:
Ann Smolen, LSW at 610-649-7502.
TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL BROCHURES, PLEASE CALL OR WRITE:
Ms. Janet L. Garrison or
Mrs. Mary Jane Bobrow
Child Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Program
Rockland – E. Fairmount Park, 3810 Mt. Pleasant Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19121
Tel (215) 235-2345 / Fax (215) 235-2388
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