In this course, the development, principles, conceptual models, applications and limitations of psychoanalysis and psychodynamic psychotherapy intervention will be covered in addition to their application in working with various client populations. Current research and related case conceptualization models will be discussed. The lab segment of this course focuses on an orientation to the principles, processes and practice of these treatments to varied groups. Candidates will participate in class format training that is skill-based, interactive and focused on experiential learning.

CILO-1: Describe the historical development and evolution of basic psychoanalytic theory. CILO-2: Describe psychoanalytic perspectives on the development of healthy and unhealthy personality with reference to principles of character formation, symptom formation, anxiety, conflict, and defense. CILO-3: Describe elements of the traditional psychoanalytic approach to treatment including maintenance of the analytic framework, free association, clarification and confrontation, interpretation of resistance, interpretation of transference and working through. CILO-4: Apply major concepts from psychoanalysis in the conceptualization of client problems and therapeutic change. CILO-5: Critically evaluate the uses, strengths, limitations, and practicalities of psychoanalysis as an approach to case formulation and intervention. CILO-6: Describe psychodynamic approaches to therapy and formulate how they are distinct from traditional psychoanalysis.