Education Program
Based on The Center’s integrative model, this two-year, part-time advanced certificate program is designed for secular clinicians as well as pastoral counselors who wish to develop a solid foundation in psychoanalytic Self Psychology, and who wish to integrate this foundation with religious and spiritual concerns. This program will provide a background in classical and self psychological psychoanalytic concepts, as well as in various approaches to the study of religion in order to provide the conceptual tools necessary for the engagement of the spiritual and religious dimensions of therapeutic practice. Classes meet on Friday from 8:00 a.m. – noon, October through early June. Upon successful completion of the program, the Center's certificate of advanced training will be granted.
Admission
Admission to the program is open to any interested clinician who has achieved a minimum of master’s level proficiency in one of the respective disciplines (psychology, social work, counseling, pastoral counseling, psychiatric nursing). Please click here for our application brochure. A non-refundable $50 application processing fee is required (applicable toward tuition). Tuition is $4,000 per year.
Catherine Burris-Schnur, D.Min., & Celia Brickman, Ph.D.,
Co-directors of Education
- Curriculum
- Faculty
- Brochure (PDF)