R601 Freud's Writings I -- Foundations of Psychoanalysis

The overall conceptual framework of psychoanalytic theory as reflected in the sequence of Freud's writings from 1895 through 1919. (The Interpretation of Dreams is omitted and will be studied in a separate course, R609.)
Prerequisite: Enrollment

R603 Psychoanalytic Theory of Human Development I

Normal and pathological development in the pre-Oedipal and Oedipal phases. Consideration is given to libidinal phases, development of the self, maturation of the ego, and development of the superego.
Prerequisite: Enrollment

R604 Psychoanalytic Theory of Human Development II

Normal and pathological development in latency, pre-adolescence, adolescence and the states of adulthood.
Prerequisites: Enrollment and R603

R605 Psychoanalytic Diagnosis I

The psychoanalytic theory of anxiety states, hysterias, obsessions and depression will be examined. The course introduces the mechanisms and features of symptom formation and character development. The course also discusses the determination of psychic structures by ego and superego functioning, the drive-defense conflict model, the structural deficit model, and the adaptational model. Diagnostic considerations are conceptualized and are used to understand the implications of patients' material and enactments, particularly in regard to the timing and formulation of interventions.
Prerequisite: Enrollment
Sequence Recommendation: R601, R603, R604

R606 Psychoanalytic Diagnosis II

This course emphasizes the continuities and differences in psychic structure for character disorders, perversions, narcissistic, borderline and psychotic organizations. Diagnostic considerations are conceptualized and are used to understand the implications of patient's material and enactments, in regard to the timing and formulation of interventions.
Prerequisite: Enrollment
Sequence Recommendation: R601, R603, R604, R605

R607 Analysis of Resistance

This seminar studies Freud's contributions to the analysis of resistance; the role of psychic structures and functions in character analysis; manifestations of resistances; contributions from ego psychology, self psychology and object relations theory to the theory of resistance; and methods of working therapeutically with resistances. Candidate presentations are integrated with readings.
Prerequisites: Open to candidates currently working with patients.

R609 Introduction to Dream Interpretation

An intensive study of The Interpretation of Dreams. Using this book and updating it where appropriate, this course will focus on techniques of dream interpretation and on the Topographic theory of dream construction as conceptualized in the text.
Prerequisite: Enrollment

R660A Case Presentation by Guest Analysts (6 Sessions)

R660B Case Presentation by Guest Analysts (6 Sessions)

This course offers candidates an opportunity to hear members present cases and participate in collegial discussions. It also provides a model for future Case Presentation. The course must be taken again at the Matriculation level (R760) or at the Readiness-for-Control level (R860). Tuition is charged for each series.

R665 Professional Ethics in Psychoanalytic Practice

The ethics course addresses the dilemmas commonly encountered in clinical practice concerning boundaries and boundary violations, confidentiality, competence, illness, exploitation, relationship with colleagues, and other related topics. Discussions will be based on material brought in by the participants and on the Ethics Case Book, a compilation of fictitious cases illustrating the many ethical dilemmas confronting clinicians.
Prerequisite: Enrollment

PP1 and PP2 Introduction to Psychoanalytic Practice I and II

These are fundamental courses in analytic listening and the therapeutic relationship. (See the individual course descriptions that follow.) They are required of all candidates; however, licensed professionals entering the program with relevant clinical experience may apply to the Dean of Training for exemptions.

PP1 Introduction to Psychoanalytic Practice I

This course involves learning to engage the patient in the analytic process, analytic thinking, and understanding the process of putting in place the structures of treatment.
Prerequisite: Enrollment

PP2 Introduction to Psychoanalytic Practice II

This course deals with entering the treatment and includes the initial interview, establishing the therapeutic alliance and frame, and understanding the nature of the patient’s and therapist’s conscious and unconscious expectations.
Prerequisite: Enrollment and PP1

CP1 Clinical Practicum I

The clinical practicum focuses upon the application of psychoanalytic concepts to psychoanalytically oriented cases. Candidates' cases are used to address the beginnings of treatment, diagnosis, dynamics, goals of treatment, and therapeutic management.
Prerequisite: Passing of either the Readiness for Clinical Practice or Matriculation evaluations.

CP2 Clinical Practicum II

A continuation of CP1, the course focuses on the practical and technical aspects of treatment. Candidates introduce issues and problems from their own clinical experience.
Prerequisite: CP1

R702 Freud's Writings II -- Foundations of Psychoanalysis

The conceptual framework of Freud's later writings from 1920 to 1939.
Prerequisite: Matriculation

R703 Psychoanalytic Theory & Treatment Implications of Ego Psychology

This seminar begins with Freud's evolving theories of the ego, and continues with advances in psychoanalytic theory by studying the works of Hartmann, Spitz, Anna Freud, Jacobson, Mahler, et al.
Prerequisite: Matriculation

R704 Psychoanalytic Theory & Treatment Implications of Object Relations

Introduction to the British Object Relations theorists, including the works of Fairbairn, Balint, Guntrip and Winnicott. The object relations model is distinguished from the classical intrapsychic model through clinical case material illustrating interpretations drawn from both theoretical models.
Prerequisite: Matriculation

R705 Psychoanalytic Theory & Treatment Implications of Self Psychology

Reviews the evolution of self psychology within psychoanalysis, developing basic concepts such as self-object transferences and the empathic-introspective mode of listening and understanding and explores the more recent developments in self psychology.
Prerequisite: Matriculation

R706 Psychoanalytic Theory & Treatment of Borderline Pathology

A study of the etiology, differential diagnosis, and treatment of the borderline patient. Characteristic defenses, such as splitting and projective identification, are discussed in relation to the unique transferences, resistances, and countertransferences associated with borderline conditions. Readings include the theoretical views of Kernberg, Kohut, Giovacchini, Searles and others.
Prerequisite: Matriculation

R708 Analysis of Transference and Countertransference

From both historical and differing clinical perspectives, this course explores the contributions that both the analyst and the analysand bring to the transference situation. Topics such as transference neurosis, therapeutic alliance, varieties of transference and countertransference, the role of cultural factors, and relevant techniques for working with transference will be addressed. Clinical presentations will be integrated with theoretical considerations.
Prerequisites: Matriculation

R710 Psychoanalytic Research Methodology

The research course is designed as an introduction to the literature and methods of empirical psychoanalytic research. The course will focus upon research approaches to issues confronting psychoanalysis both as an approach to understanding mind and as clinical practice. Psychoanalytic research deals with affirming the validity of the discipline of psychoanalysis and can be divided into four domains: outcome research, process research, developmental psychoanalytic research, and conceptual research.
Prerequisites: Matriculation

R712 Psychoanalytic Clinical Case Seminar -- Multiple Perspectives

Case Seminar is intended to provide the clinical experience for R713-R714. Clinical implications of multiple perspectives in psychoanalysis, along with developmental considerations in conceptualizing a therapeutic stance, will be discussed. The class discussions and assigned readings will be integrated with the candidates' case presentations.
Prerequisite: CP1 and CP2 (unless the candidate was exempted upon enrollment)

R713 Psychoanalytic Technique I

Technique I utilizes candidate cases to introduce the structure of the psychoanalytic situation and the beginning phase of treatment. Topics include comparisons between psychoanalysis and psychotherapy; manifestations of transference, transference neurosis and resistance; free association and the use of the couch; the therapeutic alliance; and acting-out.
Prerequisite: CP1 and CP2 (unless the candidate was exempted upon enrollment)

R714 Psychoanalytic Technique II

Technique II addresses the application of the processes studied in R713 to the difficult patient?the borderline and narcissistic individual–and differentiates between the opening, middle, and termination phases of treatment. Multiple theoretical points of view are considered in formulating a therapeutic stance and the varied bases for analytic technique. Concepts such as analyzability, the use of self, and the ability to symbolize are studied, along with their impact on the analytic process and on countertransference. Candidate case material is used to illustrate and provide clinical focus for discussion.
Prerequisite: R713

R718 Sociocultural Influence on Development and Psychopathology

This course delves into the effects of sociocultural factors derived from ethnicity, nationality, race, class, and gender on configurations of the self, early development, and the salience of certain kinds of psychopathology. It further covers treatment issues involving resistance, transference, countertransference, modes of communication, and the structuring of the psychoanalytic relationship as these vary among patients from diverse cultures.
Prerequisite: Matriculation

R760 Case Presentation by Guest Analysts (6 sessions)

See course description for R660A and R660B.

R801 Case Presentation by Student Analysts I

In a workshop format, candidates learn how to conceptualize and to organize a psychoanalytic case. The course explores the writing of a clinical narrative, the candidate's role in the narrative, and theoretical conceptualizations of the unfolding narrative. Special emphasis will be placed on how to make the treatment presentation come alive.
Prerequisite: Readiness-for-Control

R802 Case Presentation by Student Analysts II

This seminar prepares candidates for final Case Presentation. It focuses on the organization, presentation, and theoretical discussion of ongoing psychoanalytic treatment. Candidates take turns presenting cases. The instructor may assign readings relevant to the application of psychoanalytic theory to the understanding of personality problems and their treatment. This course should be taken at the end of the curriculum and during the candidate's second Control Analysis.
Prerequisite: R801

R804 History of Psychoanalytic Thought

Traces the development of major post-Freud psychoanalytic ideas, the model of the psyche, the concept of the unconscious, the use and function of language and the role of determinism and theories of cure.
Prerequisite: Readiness-for-Control

R807 Continuous Case Seminar

Case material from an analysand currently in treatment with a seminar member will be presented for ongoing detailed follow-up and discussion. The patient will be selected on the basis of usefulness for delineating transference-countertransference issues, dynamics, and aspects of technique. The aim is to help candidates integrate theoretical knowledge with clinical understanding in making technical interventions and interpretations. Specific interests of the participants will be addressed along with relevant readings. It is highly recommended that candidates enrolling in R807 understand the need for process recording with their patients, either during or after their sessions, to enable seminar members to follow the patient; and that they be seeing patients in treatment at least three times weekly.
Prerequisite: Readiness-for-Control

R809 Advanced Dream Analysis

This course focuses on post-Freud contributions to the analysis of dreams. Topics covered include: contemporary emphasis on the manifest content, the primary process, and the dream context. In addition, self-state dreams, the implications of REM dream research, and initial dreams will be studied. Candidate presentations are integrated with the theoretical readings.
Prerequisites: Readiness-for-Control

R815 Psychopharmacology and Psychoanalysis

Many psychoanalytic patients require and are using psychoactive medication for relief of symptoms and to enhance their talk therapy. The psychopharmacology course deals with the unconscious psychodynamics involved in medication use, including resistance, compliance, transference, countertransference, and the meaning of transitional phenomena. Sociocultural factors will also be reviewed. Students learn how to clarify the diagnosis based on DMS criteria and how to collaborate with the psychiatrist. Medications targeting various symptoms will be discussed for different age groups.
Prerequisite: Open to candidates who see patients

R860 Case Presentation by Guest Analysts

See course description for R660A and R660B

E803 Theodor Reik Guest Lectureship

MITO chooses the lecturer and the topic for this course.
Prerequisite: Open to all candidates.

E805 Psychoanalytic Theory of Male Female Development

The course studies traditional theories of male and female development and re-examines gender theory.
Prerequisite: Readiness-for-Control

E809 Psychoanalytic Theory of Psychosis

This course explores psychotic organization as conceptualized by theorists such as Freud, Federn, M. Klein, Bion, Winnicott, Elkin, A. Green and Grotstein. The relevance of psychotic dynamics for various "disorders of self" (e.g. borderline, narcissistic, schizoid) are discussed. The main focus is on psychotic patterns and psychoanalytic ways of presenting and understanding them. The central question for the course is "What can psychosis tell us about psychoanalysis, and psychoanalysis about psychosis?"
Prerequisite: Readiness-for-Control

E810 Seminar on Freud's Famous Clinical Cases

From Anna O. to the "Wolf Man": Freud's great clinical-literary masterpieces will be reviewed for their usefulness in understanding the theoretical issues occupying Freud at the time of their composition. The clinical issues of these cases will be discussed for their significance to analytic technique.
Prerequisite: Readiness-for-Control

E813 Seminar on Masochism

Readings and clinical material highlight the psychoanalytic understanding of the development and place of masochism in personality and psychopathology.
Prerequisite: Readiness-for-Control

E814 Contemporary Development in Kleinian Theory and Technique

Clinical application of Kleinian concepts to the psychoanalytic processes will be discussed in relation to the works of Betty Joseph, Edna O'Shaughnessy, Hanna Siegel and other contemporary Kleinians.
Prerequisite: Readiness-for-Control

E816 Narcissism

This course focuses on theoretical considerations and clinical cases concerning the issue of narcissism. Among the theorists studied will be Sigmund Freud, Heinz Kohut, Otto Kernberg, and Bela Grunberger . The seminar is aimed at helping the student understand the concept of narcissism from several different theoretical perspectives and the various implications for technique.
Prerequisite: Readiness-for-Control

E817 Advanced Seminar on Character Analysis and Treatment of the Character Disorders

This course studies character analysis with the focus on character and character traits as viewed from various theoretical perspectives. The course topics include: the development of character, fantasy, as it contributes to character, differential diagnosis and treatment implications, as well as discussing the implications for treatment of the analyst's character. The usefulness of the concept of character is highlighted in working with resistance, transference, and countertransference.
Prerequisite: Readiness-for-Control

E820 Current Literature on Psychoanalytic Technique

Psychoanalysis aims at obtaining certain results. This seminar studies methods of technique and their possible results. That is, questions such as “How does this intervention or interaction produce that result?” will be explored. Current readings from professional journals are discussed.
Prerequisite: Readiness-for-Control

E825 Seminar on Symbolization and Creativity

The seminar focuses on symbolization in primary and secondary process thinking as manifested in dreams, metaphors, fantasies, and creativity.
Prerequisite: Readiness-for-Control

E827 Independent Study of Psychoanalysis

The candidate conducts an individual research project on a significant theoretical or clinical aspect of psychoanalysis, with the prior approval of the Dean of Faculty and Curriculum. A detailed outline with bibliography should be submitted to the Dean when requesting this course. The completed project will be evaluated by the candidate's mentor. Credit for one course is given. The usual tuition is charged.
Prerequisite: Readiness-for-Control

E831 The Psychoanalytic Approach to Psychosomatic Pathology

Psychoanalysts have long known that early pathological object relations and psychic conflict contribute to the causation and maintenance of many physical symptoms and conditions for which medical treatments alone are often inadequate to effect improvement. Topics include early object relations and their regulatory function, family pathology, somatization as metaphor, alexithymia and resistance. Conditions covered will include neurasthenia and chronic fatigue syndrome, anorexia, colitis, infertility, impotence, eczema, asthma, and others. Case material and treatment techniques will be discussed.
Prerequisite: Matriculation

E832 Inductions, Seductions: Through a Dark Mirror

Participants explore the creative use of projective identifications, role inductions, and the technique of mirroring unconscious material. The class combines a participatory atmosphere and an emotional/cognitive integration of theory and technique.
Prerequisite: Open to all candidates.

E833 Seminar on Depression

This course explores the clinical issues and theoretical perspectives involved in the psychoanalytic understanding and treatment of depression.
Prerequisite: Matriculation

E850 Fantasy and Unconscious Process

Clinical applications of unconscious fantasy and its role in the organization of patients' associations are reviewed. Among other topics, this seminar studies the way unconscious fantasy manifests itself in the session, the criteria for interpretation, the relation of unconscious fantasy to transference and countertransference, and the relation between unconscious fantasy and the patient's actual life history. Readings from Arlow, Boesky, Grossman, and others.
Prerequisite: Readiness-for-Control

E856 Failures

The psychoanalytic literature is replete with cases of successful treatment, yet supervisory groups, peer groups, and discussions among analysts often lead to those cases that are deemed as failures. As in all scientific endeavors, an understanding of failure is crucial. Freud posited several factors as operative ranging from the age of the analysand, the technique, the adhesiveness of the id, and countertransference. This seminar will study "failed" cases by surveying the literature as well as student presentations. Topics to be discussed are: expectations; counter-transference; the fit between analyst and analysand; analyzability and topics generated by the presentations.
Prerequisite: Readiness-for-Control

E864 Contemporary Theories in Psychoanalysis

The following courses will cover a variety of contributions from different theoretical perspectives.

E864A Contemporary Theories in Psychoanalysis: The Freudian Position

In the more than half century since Freud’s last work, his theories of the mind have undergone elaboration, transformation, and correction. The contemporary Freudian position includes theoretical and technical aspects of ego psychology, self psychology, object relations, and inter-subjectivity. This course will look at current concepts that have derived from Freudian theory and their relevance to clinical work. Topics such as analytic trust, multiple perspectives, self-disclosure, sexuality, the role of theory, and enactment will be discussed. Beginning with Loewald, readings may include the contemporary work of Bach, Chused, Ellman, Frosch, Jacobs, Kulish, Phillips, Renik, Rothstein, Schwaber, and others.
Prerequisite: Readiness-for-Control

E864B Contemporary Theories in Psychoanalysis: Relational Theory

A comprehensive overview of the Relational School of psychoanalysis will be presented. Special focus will be given to the works of Stephen Mitchell, Robert Stolorow, Lewis Aron, and Irwin Hoffman. Topics such as social constructivism, intersubjectivity, and the problem of gender are emphasized. The broad implications of a relational approach to analytic practice will be examined, particularly the changes in the way analysts think about and work with countertransference. The course concludes with a discussion of future directions in relational thinking.
Prerequisite: Readiness-for-Control

E864C Contemporary Theories in Psychoanalysis: Introduction to Bion

Selected concepts from W. R. Bion's work will be explored as drawn from his writings on alpha function, beta elements, dream work, catastrophe, faith, knowledge, love hate, psychosis and the psychoanalytic attitude. The course covers Bion's use of literature, mysticism, mathematics, mythology, and philosophy as integral parts of his psychoanalytic approach. How his life experiences fed his psychoanalytic vision, opening new kinds of experiencing, will also be explored.
Prerequisite: Readiness-for-Control

E864D Contemporary Theories in Psychoanalysis: Introduction to Lacan

The purpose of this course is to present a basic understanding of Lacan’s concepts from clinical and theoretical perspectives. The course will place Lacan in the history of the psychoanalytic movement and describe his relationship with the International Psychoanalytic Association. Some of his most basic formulations will be illustrated with clinical examples from Freud's cases analyzed by Lacan and from the instructor's and candidates' own clinical cases.
Prerequisite: Readiness-for-Control

E866 Lesbians in Psychoanalytic Theory and Practice

The course is designed for analytic candidates who work with lesbians and who desire a deeper understanding of the clinical differences between lesbian and heterosexual women. Theory, case studies, and the writings of lesbian and heterosexual analysts will be discussed.
Prerequisite: Matriculation

E867 The Homosexual Male in Psychoanalytic Theory and Practice

The course is designed for analysts who are working with or who intend to work with homosexual males. Both theory and the clinical impli-cations of working with homosexuality in men will be discussed.
Prerequisite: Matriculation

E868 Seminar on Attachment Theory

This course will introduce candidates to some of the major ideas offered by attachment theorists. Concepts such as attachment categories, secure base and reflective function will be studied with a view toward integrating this perspective into clinical psychoanalytic work.
Prerequisite: Matriculation

E869 Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy: Similarities and Differences

Distinctions and similarities between the two modalities are examined in terms of technique, neutrality/abstinence, interpretation, termination, and other features of treatment. Have the boundaries between the two modalities been blurred? Is conversion from psychotherapy to psycho-analysis possible? Current and historical views of the controversy related to the "widening scope" will be reviewed.
Prerequisite: Open to all candidates.

E872 Writing Psychoanalysis

This course explores a range of issues concerning personal, theoretical, clinical, ethical, and practical aspects of writing and publishing psychoanalytic articles. Discussions and readings address motivations, anxieties, and fantasies, as well as methodological considerations such as topic selection, research, organization and development of ideas, editing, literature review, journal submission and revision protocols. Also examined are confidentiality, ethical risks and responsibilities, transference-countertransference implications and professional benefits.
Prerequisite: Open to all candidates.

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