We evaluate equivalency on a case-by-case basis. For comparison purposes, the Object Relations Theory and Practice program (we call it the “Core” for short) consists of:
- eight 3-day weekend conferences;
- two 5-day summer institutes
- 70 hours of intense experiential work in small groups that integrate the affective and theoretical ideas using the Group Affective Model;
- monthly video seminars;
- extensive readings.
Here is a short menu of things that might add up to equivalency:
- participate in clinical consultation with a member of the IPI faculty or some other psychoanalytically-oriented consulting faculty;
- attend IPI’s Master Speaker Series, which is all online;
- participate in an analytically-oriented therapy group;
- begin or continue reading some of the classic foundational papers in psychoanalysis and find someone to discuss them with;
- enroll in IPI’s “Psychoanalysis in Everyday Terms” course the next time it is offered. Here is a link to more information: https://theipi.org/clinical-training/psychoanalytic-psychotherapy-in-everyday-terms/
The decision about equivalency is made on a case-by-case basis by the PPP program committee. However, if you consider that you have an equivalent background and wish to seek advance feedback, you may contact Stephen Morris, PhD, PPP Chair, and ask him to evaluate your prior training informally. A decision can then be made about whether you are ready to apply for one of the certificate tracks or whether the “videoconference only” track may be a better fit for you.
