Candidates must be in treatment a minimum of two times per week beginning with the first semester of training and continuing through graduation. The candidate's personal analyst must be a graduate for at least five years of a postgraduate psychoanalytic training program or its equivalent AND be approved by the NTP Training Committee. In the event that an appropriate training analyst cannot be found in the candidate's local area, the NTP Training Committee will make alternative arrangements. Certification With the completion of all required course work, supervision and personal analysis, the candidate will be considered for certification. Upon the approval of the NTP Training Committee, the Certificate in Contemporary Psychoanalysis will be awarded to the candidate.
Candidates pay the cost of their own psychoanalysis.
Telephone and travel expenses are the responsibility of the candidate. NTP, when possible, will arrange for group hotel rates for New York City seminar participants. Admission Requirements Training is restricted to those mental health practitioners who are state-licensed to practice psychotherapy. In special instances, applicants with significant achievements in allied fields may also be considered for admission. NIP is an equal opportunity organization.