Introductory Program

The Introductory Program runs for two, 16-week semesters (February-June; September-December).

The Introductory Program courses focus on prerequisite knowledge of concepts of personality development and psychotherapy that are fundamental to understanding the integrated individual and group model of psychotherapy.

Introduction I

Introduction I examines the fundamental concepts of personality development and psychotherapy. This course emphasizes theoretical content which is addressed in selected readings, viewing of clinical videotapes, and discussions with a faculty mentor. In addition, trainees will participate in case conferences and clinical review of patients within a private practice to gain an understanding of patient care approaches within the IIGP model.

Introduction II

The second introductory course continues to examine fundamental concepts of psychotherapy. Introduction II also adds content related to the theoretical foundations and supervisory approaches of the IIGP model. This course provides trainees with the opportunity to observe the model in actual clinical practice. Trainees will be observers in an ongoing psychotherapy group. During pre/post-group discussions trainees will have the opportunity to apply theoretical content to in vivo therapeutic situations, and gain increased understanding of the therapist’s conscious use of self in patient interactions and interventions.

A limited number of stipends are available to serious, qualifying students.