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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, PPSC provides specialized continuing education programs for psychologists, social workers, and counselors in the Philadelphia region. Our faculty, including Charles Ashbach, Karen Fraley, and Paul Koehler, brings decades of combined experience in psychoanalytic theory, clinical supervision, and group dynamics. We offer seminars that integrate theoretical concepts with practical clinical applications, focusing on areas such as countertransference, projective identification, and the works of Klein and Bion. Our programs are designed to deepen practitioners' understanding of internal object relations and enhance therapeutic effectiveness through rigorous study and case discussion.PPSC maintains affiliations with the International Psychotherapy Institute and other professional organizations, ensuring alignment with global standards in psychoanalytic education. We emphasize the importance of mythology, literature, and historical context in understanding human psychology, fostering a multidimensional approach to mental health training. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our structured supervision programs, distance learning opportunities, and publications that contribute to the field's evolving discourse.
Services
Object Relations Theory
Clinical Supervision
Continuing Education Seminars
Distance Learning Programs
Psychoanalytic Publications
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- Faculty with 30+ years of combined psychoanalytic experience
- Specialized seminars on Klein, Bion, and contemporary object relations
- APA-approved continuing education credits for psychologists
- Integration of mythology and literature into clinical training
- Structured supervision programs for individual and group practice
Associations and certifications
- International Psychotherapy Institute
- Pennsylvania Society for Clinical Social Work
Services
Object Relations Seminars
In-depth study of object relations theory through structured seminars. Participants analyze Kleinian concepts, projective identification, and transference dynamics. Programs include case study discussions and literary analysis to enhance clinical understanding of internal object relationships.
Continuing Education Credits
APA-approved programs for psychologists and licensed therapists. Seminars cover countertransference management, trauma treatment, and psychoanalytic techniques. Credits meet requirements for license renewal in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and other states.
Clinical Supervision
Individual and group supervision focusing on projective identification and therapeutic containment. Supervisees explore countertransference dynamics and develop skills for managing complex clinical situations through case discussions.
Distance Learning
Telephone-based programs covering psychoanalytic theory and practice. Participants engage in structured discussions of Klein, Bion, and contemporary object relations concepts with faculty and peers across multiple locations.
Literary Analysis
Monthly seminars examining Western literature through psychoanalytic frameworks. Participants explore mythological and literary themes to deepen understanding of human psychology and clinical practice applications.
People
Charles Ashbach
Faculty Member
PhD in Psychology with 30+ years of psychotherapy experience. Co-author of 'Object Relations, the Self and the Group' and multiple psychoanalytic publications. Specializes in narcissism and group dynamics.
Karen Fraley
Faculty Member
LCSW with certification in Object Relations Therapy. 30 years in private practice and clinical supervision. Expertise in women's issues and Bion's model of the mind. Published in Psychoanalytic Social Work.
Paul Koehler
Faculty Member
MSW with specialization in object relations and psychoanalytic psychotherapy. Fellow of Pennsylvania Society for Clinical Social Work. Teaches seminars on Bion, Winnicott, and trauma treatment.
Questions
What psychoanalytic theories does PPSC specialize in?
PPSC focuses on object relations theory, including the works of Klein, Bion, Winnicott, and contemporary developments in the field.
Do your programs offer continuing education credits?
Yes, our seminars provide APA-approved credits for psychologists and CE credits for social workers in multiple states.
How can I enroll in a PPSC seminar?
Contact us directly via phone or email to register for upcoming programs or request enrollment information.
Are distance learning options available?
Yes, we offer telephone conferencing-based distance learning programs on psychoanalytic theory and practice.
What publications does PPSC produce?
Our faculty co-authored 'Suffering and Sacrifice in the Clinical Encounter' and regularly contribute to psychoanalytic journals.
