Training
The SAP provides the following forms of training:
- A four-year training in Adult Analysis, requiring an in-depth personal analysis, seminars in Jungian, post-Jungian and psychoanalytic theory and practice, supervision of two analytic cases, clinical presentations and discussions, and a final qualifying paper. On completion of the training the individual becomes a Member of the Society of Analytical Psychology, qualified to practice as a Jungian analyst.
- A one-year course in Supervision, consisting of three terms of talks on the theory and practice of supervision, as well as supervision of supervision in groups or individually; together with an optional written paper the course qualifies the individual for membership of the British Association of Psychoanalytic and Psychodynamic Supervisors (BAPPS).
- A two-term course in the Foundations of Analytical Psychology, consisting of 16 talks followed by small group discussions. The course provides an excellent introduction to analytical psychology and serves as a good basis for the full training in adult analysis. In some years a shorter version of this course in available in Oxford.
- An MA in Jungian and post-Jungian studies, run in conjunction with the University of Essex. This unique course provides an informative, critical and reflective exploration of the core concepts of Analytical Psychology as developed by Jung, post-Jungians and scholars in academic disciplines. The part-time course consists of four elements and requires three 4,000 word essays and a 10,000 word dissertation.
- A Ph.D. programme, run in conjunction with the University of Essex. This requires an in-depth period of study culminating in a 70,000 word dissertation.
- A Professional Doctorate, run in conjunction with the University of Essex and the Tavistock Clinic. This is a two-year part-time programme culminating in a 35,000 word research dissertation.
- Infant Observation seminars are run by Members of the SAP, currently in London and Cambridge. These are an invaluable adjunct to training, giving a unique insight into early infant development (see also Post-Jungian developmental theory)
- An Exploring Jungian Concepts reading group, meeting fortnightly for two terms from January 2009 in Oxford.
- A Clinical Discussions Group, for psychotherapists or counsellors wanting to meet to discuss their own work. Meetings will be held in Oxford, though they may also be held in other venues at a later date.
In the early 1970s the training programme in Child Analysis was established. The programme, having trained SAP Child and Adolescent Analysts for thirty years, is not accepting new trainees for the forseeable future.
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