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Advanced Psychoanalytic Training for Mental Health Professionals
The Philadelphia Psychotherapy (PPSC) is a professional learning community dedicated to advancing psychoanalytic object relations theory and practice. Founded in 2010, we provide specialized continuing education programs for mental health professionals, including psychologists, social workers, and counselors. Our faculty, comprising seasoned practitioners like Charles Ashbach, Karen Fraley, and Paul Koehler, integrates theoretical depth with clinical application through seminars, supervision, and publications. We emphasize the study of internalized object dynamics, countertransference, and the therapeutic relationship, drawing on foundational thinkers such as Melanie Klein and Wilfred Bion. Our programs, including seminars on 'Cultivating Alive Moments' and 'Suffering and Sacrifice in the Clinical Encounter,' offer 20+ CE credits for Pennsylvania and New Jersey licensees.We utilize distance learning technologies to expand access to our offerings nationwide. Our faculty's expertise spans group dynamics, trauma, narcissism, and the intersection of mythology with psychotherapy. We maintain affiliations with the International Psychotherapy Institute and other professional organizations to ensure rigorous academic and clinical standards. Our commitment to E-E-A-T principles is demonstrated through our faculty's decades of experience, peer-reviewed publications, and structured curricula grounded in evidence-based practices. We prioritize transparency in program details, ethical training, and fostering a collaborative learning environment for professional growth.
Services
Object Relations Seminars
Continuing Education Credits
Clinical Supervision
Distance Learning Programs
Group Psychotherapy Training
Psychoanalytic Literature Studies
Countertransference Analysis
Trauma-Informed Therapy Workshops
Mythology Integration Seminars
Supervision for Therapists
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of combined faculty experience in object relations theory
- Our seminars integrate theoretical depth with practical clinical applications
- We provide APA-approved continuing education credits for psychologists
- Our programs include NBCC-approved courses for counselors
- We utilize distance learning to expand access nationwide
Associations and certifications
- American Psychological Association
- National Board for Certified Counselors
- Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners
- New York State Education Department
Services
Object Relations Seminars
Our object relations seminars provide in-depth study of psychoanalytic theory and clinical application. Participants examine internalized object dynamics through case studies and classic texts. The programs emphasize practical implementation of theoretical concepts in therapeutic settings.
Continuing Education Credits
We offer APA-approved continuing education credits for psychologists and NBCC-approved credits for counselors. Pennsylvania social workers receive 20 CE hours through PSCSW. Programs meet state licensing board requirements for professional development.
Clinical Supervision
Our supervision programs develop therapists' skills in applying object relations theory. Supervision includes individual and group formats focusing on countertransference analysis and clinical case management techniques.
Distance Learning Programs
Computer-assisted telephone conferencing and Zoom platforms deliver our educational content nationwide. These programs maintain the same rigorous academic standards as in-person seminars while increasing accessibility for remote participants.
Group Psychotherapy Training
Training programs explore group process applications of object relations theory. Participants learn to identify and work with projective identification phenomena within therapeutic group settings through case presentations and experiential learning.
People
Charles Ashbach
Faculty Member
Dr. Ashbach has 30+ years of experience in psychotherapy and object relations theory. He co-authored 'Object Relations, the Self and the Group' and teaches at the International Psychotherapy Institute. His research focuses on narcissism and therapeutic suffering.
Karen Fraley
Faculty Member
LCSW Karen Fraley specializes in object relations therapy and couples counseling. She holds certifications from the International Psychotherapy Institute and has published on Bion's theories. She provides clinical supervision and teaches psychoanalytic concepts.
Paul Koehler
Faculty Member
Paul Koehler is a certified psychoanalytic psychotherapist with expertise in object relations and war trauma. He chairs IPI's object relations training program and teaches courses on Bion, fairy tales, and religious dynamics in therapy.
Suzanne St. John
Faculty Member
Dr. St. John is a National Certified Psychoanalyst with 30+ years in private practice. She leads clinical presentations at IPI and specializes in group psychotherapy. Her work integrates psychoanalytic theory with practical therapeutic applications.
Questions
What continuing education credits do you offer?
We provide APA-approved credits for psychologists and NBCC-approved credits for counselors. Pennsylvania social workers receive 20 CE hours through PSCSW.
Do you offer distance learning options?
Yes, we conduct seminars via computer-assisted telephone conferencing and Zoom for participants nationwide.
What psychoanalytic theories do you focus on?
Our programs emphasize object relations theory, including the works of Melanie Klein, Wilfred Bion, and contemporary developments in the field.
What clinical topics do you cover?
We explore countertransference, projective identification, trauma, narcissism, group dynamics, and the therapeutic use of mythology.
