Introductory Course

This course is a series of weekly lectures and seminars on Psychoanalytic Theories and Concepts, extending over 2 terms of 10 evenings each. It includes an exploration of the unconscious and its expression in human development and relationships.

The course is of interest to anyone with a personal or professional interest in psychoanalytic ideas, and would also form a valuable introduction for anyone considering a professional training as a psychoanalytic psychotherapist.

Course content

First term

  • Theories of the mind
  • Theorists covered include: Freud, Jung, Klein, Winnicott, the British Independent School, and contemporary writers

 

Second term

  • Clinical phenomena and concepts which both inform, and have arisen from, these theories
  • Concepts covered include: transference and countertransference, projective identification, the clinical frame, the use of dreams and interpretation
  • We also examine the application of the concepts to a variety of clinical contexts

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Course structure

Each evening will comprise:

  • A lecture or seminar, given by a professional member of SIP or by a specialist guest speaker
  • A discussion group, to which participants' personal and work experience will make an important contribution

To help ensure continuity of discussion, all participants are encouraged to attend all the lectures and seminars.

Reading will be recommended to support your learning.

There are no academic requirements or assignments to complete.

Dates

The course runs on Wednesdays at 6:30pm – 9:00pm

Autumn Term: 24th September – 3rd December 2008 (no meeting on 29th October)
Spring Term: 14th January – 25th March 2009 (no meeting on 18th February)

Venue

11 Orchard Street, Bristol.

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Fees

Registration fee: £50, payable at time of application

Course fee: £450, payable before 30th August 2008

If there are no places left when you apply, your registration fee will be returned. Otherwise it is non-refundable.

If you withdraw before 1st September 2008, we will refund half of your course fee if we cannot fill your place. If we do fill your place, the full fee will be returned. After 1st September the course fee is non-refundable.

Applications

Closing date for applications: 30th August 2008. You may apply now.

Places are limited so early applications are recommended.

Application forms can be requested from SIP's Administrator or by our on-line enquiry form.
Contact the Administrator by telephone: 0117 923 2354 or by email to administrator@sipsychotherapy.org.

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Important Notes

  • SIP reserves the right not to run a course.
  • SIP reserves the right not to accept an applicant.
  • SIP reserves the right to alter its existing constitution, criteria for membership, training procedures, timetables and assessments.
  • If you have particular access needs please let us know as soon as possible so that we can discuss how best to meet these.

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