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National Training Program
Program Requirements

The requirements of this program include a personal analysis, the conduct of psychoanalytic treatment under the supervision of faculty members and coursework over a span of four years. The core of the program involves comprehensive training (didactic and practical) in psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy. Candidates will acquire a background that includes traditional psychoanalytic theory, ego psychology, self psychology, object relations theory, interpersonal psychoanalysis, contemporary relational theory and intersubjectivity.

Supervision

Supervision is conducted with a supervisor approved by NTP (see "NTP Faculty and Supervisors" below). One individual supervisory hour is required each week for a minimum of 40 sessions per year. Candidates are required to be supervised by a minimum of three different supervisors during the course of the program.

Personal Psychoanalysis

A personal psychoanalysis is required of all candidates. Candidates must be in treatment a minimum of two times per week beginning with the first semester of training and continuing through graduation. The candidate's personal analyst must be a graduate for at least five years of a postgraduate psychoanalytic training program or its equivalent AND be approved by the NTP Training Committee. In the event that an appropriate training analyst cannot be found in the candidate's local area, the NTP Training Committee will make alternative arrangements.

If you would like more information regarding the National Training Program, please feel free to contact us at: ntpapplications@nipinst.org

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