Accepting Applications for Early Admission

September 2011 Class

The Toronto Institute of Psychoanalysis (TIP) offers an intensive and comprehensive program in theoretical and clinical psychoanalysis, with an emphasis upon learning how to work with the unconscious. 

 

ADVANTAGES OF TRAINING AT THE TIP

The TIP is the only psychoanalytic training program in Toronto that qualifies its graduates for membership in both the Canadian Psychoanalytic Society (CPS) and the International Psychoanalytic Association (IPA). The IPA was founded by Freud and is the world's primary accrediting and regulatory body for psychoanalysis. 

Candidates training at the TIP may also join the International Psychoanalytical Studies Organization (IPSO), a dynamic international organization for candidates that provides many benefits for candidates, including exchange programs with other institutes around the world, and participation in IPA and IPSO congresses.

Graduation from the TIP and membership in the CPS and the IPA provide portability: one's credentials as a psychoanalyst are recognized by IPA Institutes and Societies world-wide, and membership is easily transferred. In addition, membership provides access to a wide range of scientific and clinical seminars and conferences-locally, nationally, and internationally. In addition, patients in analysis with any member of the Canadian Psychoanalytic Society can deduct their analyst's fees from their income tax as medical expenses.

 

THE TRAINING

In accordance with IPA standards, the training program has three distinct elements: four years of theoretical and clinical seminars, three supervised clinical cases, and the candidate's personal analysis. The first year of training entails an intensive and extensive study of Freud's theoretical and clinical concepts. This is followed in subsequent years by an exhaustive investigation of clinical categories, and a comprehensive study of multiple psychoanalytic perspectives, including the Kleinian development, ego psychology, British and American object relations theories, self psychology, relational and intersubjective perspectives, Lacanian and French psychoanalysis.

 

ADMISSION CRITERIA

Applicants normally possess either a medical degree or a doctorate in psychology, social work, the humanities, the social sciences, or a master's degree in social work. A background of clinical experience in psychotherapy is strongly recommended for all applicants. 

 

APPLICATION

For further information and application materials, contact the TIP at 416-922-7770. Or click the here for the website.