The Center for Applied Psychoanalysis offers courses to qualified professionals whose work will be facilitated by an increased familiarity with psychoanalytic concepts. Professional courses are available to psychiatrists, physicians, psychologists, social workers, members of the clergy, psychiatric nurses, teachers, and counselors.

Additionally, CAPsa offers courses pertinent to various problems in living and of interest to the general public.

All faculty members are graduate psychoanalysts or specialists in related professions.

The White Institute has - throughout its history - promoted institutional diversity and pluralism in every aspect of its functioning including, staff hiring, selecting participants and faculty, and developing content for all programs including CE programs. The Institute's non-discrimination policy applies to the entire Institute community, including faculty, staff, organizational groups, administrative units, Institute sponsored activities and the like. Discrimination against any Institute community member or participant on the basis of age, color, gender, disability status, height, weight, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, is prohibited.

If a participant expresses a grievance (orally or in writing) for which action is requested, in reference to the content, level of presentation or any other aspect of a course or offering, the Director of CAPsa will attempt to satisfy the complainant by modifying future offerings, by providing credit for subsequent offerings, or by refund of the fee or alternative option, in which case written documentation of the grievance will be kept for the records. If the grievance concerns a speaker, the complainant will be asked to put the greivance in writing so that comments to the speaker can be passed on while maintaining the confidentiality of the complainant. A copy of the complete Grievance Procedure is abailable on request.

The William Alanson White Institute is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. The WAWI maintains responsibility for the program. Credits are awarded on a credit per course-hour basis and 80% attendance is required for courses lasting seven (7) or more sessions. Shorter courses require 100% attendance.

The William Alanson White Institute is an approved provider of Continuing Education under the auspices of the Continuing Education Program of the New York State Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers.

The William Alanson White Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to sponsor Continuing Medical Education for physicians.

* The William Alanson White Institute designates this continuing medical education activity for the credit hours listed for Category I of the Physicians Recognition Award of the American Medical Association.

The “Conflict of Interest Policy” of the William Alanson White Institute requires that faculty participating in a CME activity disclose to the audience any relationship with a pharmaceutical company which might pose potential, apparent or real conflict of interest with regard to his or her contribution to the program.

In keeping with the ethical standards of the mental health profession we are committed to preserving the confidentiality of clinical material.

Certificate Program in Psychoanalysis
The White Institute’s psychoanalytic curriculum is comprehensive and pluralistic with a focus on interpersonal relations within a socio-cultural context. The Institute makes allowances for flexibility in the course of training. Financial aid for Candidates in the Certificate Program, to help defray the cost of training, is available through fellowships, loans and some scholarship funds. Contact Dr. Sondra E. Wilk, Director of Administration and Development at (212) 873-7788.

The Clinical Services offers a private referral service as well as psychotherapy and psychoanalysis through its various clinic programs. Please call (212) 873-7070

One-Week Seminars: The Interpersonal Approach to Psychoanalysis
Five day intensive courses are given by the senior faculty and designed to acquaint colleagues throughout the United States and abroad with the Interpersonal approach to psychoanalysis. They consist of two didactic seminars per day as well as a daily case seminar. Lunch is provided.

Agency Caseworker Staff Development
A unique opportunity for and limited to agencies who want on-site staff development and education. The specific area of need will be defined by the agency.

Special Seminar Options (Groups of 10 or more)
In addition to the seminars listed above, CAP will schedule One-Week Seminars on specific topics.

Requests for these special seminars should be addressed to the Director, The William Alanson White Institute, 20 West 74th Street, New York, NY 10023.

Advanced Externship in Intensive Psychotherapy:
Designed for clinically experienced, advanced psychology graduate students who have finished their internship or have had extensive externship experience. Contact Ira Moses, Ph.D., ABPP, at 212-873-7070 or email at all.moses@att.net.

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