Third and fourth year candidates may elect to study additional theoretical topics, including those that are not strictly psychoanalytic, specifically chosen to supplement traditional psychoanalytic skills. Eligibility Training is restricted to the certified disciplines including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and mental health nurses. In general, candidates must be eligible for certification in their discipline and should have a least one year of supervised postgraduate experience. Supervision NIP's distinguished faculty of supervisors embraces a diverse range of psychoanalytic approaches. After the first year, candidates are free to select supervisors based on their particular theoretical orientation.
Candidates receive no fewer than two hours of supervision per week.
Training analysts must be approved by the Institute and must minimally be graduates of a recognized postgraduate training institute. Practicum Candidates are expected to provide up to ten 45-minute treatment sessions per week in the NIP Treatment Center. This includes one three times a week treatment experience for a period of no less than one year. Candidates are remunerated for their services. Upon completion of the training, graduates may offer some patients the option of continuing with them in private practice.