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One Year Program

Clinical Journeys 2:
Evolution of Psychoanalytic Technique

Available exclusively to graduates of Clinical Journeys

Designed exclusively for graduates of Clinical Journeys 1, this optional second-year program offers a deeper exploration of psychoanalytic theory and technique. Build on your existing foundation, broaden your clinical perspective, and develop a more nuanced understanding of the therapeutic process and your work with patients.

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Program At a Glance

1 Year Program

Mondays, 2:00 PM–3:30 PM

Hybrid

48 CEs *

*Available to eligible participants

About the Program

Take Your Psychoanalytic Thinking Further

Clinical Journeys 2 builds on the foundation of Clinical Journeys 1, offering a deeper exploration of how psychoanalytic theories and techniques have developed over time.

Through PPSC's Evolution of Technique course, you'll join current psychoanalytic candidates to examine the ideas, debates, and clinical experiences that have shaped contemporary psychoanalytic practice.

Seminars connect theoretical perspectives with everyday clinical work, encouraging thoughtful discussion and greater flexibility in how you understand and approach your patients.

What You’ll Study

Each trimester examines a different aspect of psychoanalytic clinical work, moving from the therapist's experience to the therapeutic relationship and broader clinical understanding.

The Origins and Evolution of Technique

Trace the development of psychoanalytic methods and explore how different theories have influenced and challenged one another.

Expanding the Scope of Psychoanalysis

Examine how evolving clinical realities, ethical considerations, and social perspectives have broadened psychoanalytic thinking about who can benefit from treatment and how.

Contemporary Clinical Approaches

Explore how these developments have shaped different schools of psychoanalytic thought and consider their applications to your own clinical practice

  • "I found PPSC’s Clinical Journey’s program when I had been working in a community based DBT program two years post MSW. I was craving more depth in my work, but not finding guidance for how to get there through my non profit’s evidence-based frameworks. I signed up for Clinical Journeys, worried that I didn’t have enough education in psychoanalysis to keep up. Luckily, it more than satisfied my craving for depth, and while challenging and often brain-bending, I was able to keep up-in spite of my lack of experience and coursework in psychoanalysis. Clinical Journeys provided a much-needed foundational shift for me, a sort of missing piece to my clinical work, and has inspired me to continue to pursue psychoanalytic training."

    -- Meagan, CA

  • "Clinical journeys provided me with a space to think psychoanalytically with others. Readings provided nourishment and food for thought. Working online enabled me to access this high quality programme. You won’t regret starting this journey!"

    -- James, U.K.

  • "Clinical Journeys... increased my case conceptualization skills and bolstered my clinical work with patients. The teachers were available and caring. I highly recommend CJ for its academic rigor for a nominal cost."

    -- Stephen, NY

Who Should Apply

Clinical Journeys I welcomes clinicians who are new to psychoanalytic thinking, those considering further training, and experienced practitioners interested in exploring new perspectives on their clinical work.

Eligibility Requirements

  • A master's degree or current enrollment in a master's degree program.

  • Current clinical work with patients or clients to draw upon in class discussions.

  • No prior formal psychoanalytic training required.

Ready to Apply? 

Please submit the following to ppsc@ppsc.org and marissa@vicharacenter.com via between May 15 and August 15:

  • Completed Application (download form below)

  • Your CV

  • 2 letters of reference

Please also submit a non-refundable $50 application fee via Zelle to ppsc@ppsc.org. Please designate Clinical Journeys Application in the payment memo.

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PPSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, national/ethnic origin, or analytic orientation in the administration of its admissions and education policies.

Psst: Are you a Clinical Journeys graduate?

We now offer an optional second year, exclusive to our Clinical Journeys graduates!

Clinical Journeys 2