Training
Trainees are taught, supervised, and mentored by selected psychoanalysts from the Toronto Psychoanalytic Society, an affiliate of the International Psychoanalytic Association, which was founded by Freud and is the world's primary accrediting and regulatory body for psychoanalysis.
Two seminars with a combined duration of three hours will be offered one night per week (Mondays 6:45-8:15 p.m and 8:30 - 10:00 p.m). One seminar focuses on the theoretical knowledge base that is essential for clinical work, the other is a clinical seminar, designed to integrate theoretical ideas into clinical practice. The seminars are held for thirty weeks each year for two years, beginning in early September and ending in late June. Trainees will treat adults in long-term psychotherapy with supervision from a psychoanalyst. In addition, the program organizes twice yearly conferences with internationally recognized speakers that are included in the tuition fee

Trainees submit twice-yearly case reports of their clinical work, which are carefully reviewed and responded to by the Student Progress Committee, providing another mechanism for trainees to get help with their clinical work. Trainees are encouraged to take part in all the Society's educational and training events, including two half-day Scientific Meetings with invited speakers.

Admission Criteria

The program is open to mental health professionals who have demonstrated knowledge, skill, and aptitude for psychoanalytic psychotherapy. Clinicians from the fields of Counselling, Family Medicine, Psychiatry, Psychiatric Nursing, Psychology, and Social Work will be considered for admission.

In addition to an undergraduate university degree, all applicants must have an advanced degree and/or at least two years of clinical experience. In addition to the written application process, all applicants will be given clinical interviews by two senior clinicians associated with the program.

Class size is limited and teaching takes the form of small group seminars. Tuition is $3500 yearly. Supervisory fees are additional and are individually arranged. Applicants are asked to submit letters of reference from those who are familiar with their clinical work. All applicants are interviewed by the Selection Committee of the Training Program.

For more information on the ATPPP program download our brochure.

Download the application form here or from the tab link above. The form includes a section you can use for your references.

Application for Admission

The provisional starting date for the new class is September 2013. Applications for this class must be received by February 28, 2013.

Those interested should contact Maria Cadilha at 416-922-7770 for further information and application materials.

The ATPPP is currently accepting early applications

The tuition for the ATPPP:  $3500
The application fee for the ATPPP:  $250