#S104 – Introduction to Freud

Course Details

• Instructor: Phil Herbert, LCSW
• Thursdays 6:30-8:15 pm (105 minutes without breaks)
• Live Webinar via Zoom
• Consecutive weeks
• 2/19/26, 3/5/26, 3/19/26, 4/16/26, 4/30/26, 5/13/26, 5/28/26, 6/11/26.
• No ceus offered.

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COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course serves as an introductory survey of fundamental psychoanalytic concepts, which will include, but is not limited to, an emphasis on and appreciation of anxiety; the definitions and importance of the structural theory; the unconscious; transference; countertransference; and resistance.

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COURSE OBJECTIVES:

To gain an introductory level of understanding of the psychoanalytic terms and concepts that will be discussed and studied. An important emphasis will be placed on the unconscious, starting with the principal of psychic determinism, and including an in-depth look at the structural theory.

By the completion of this course the students will be able to:

1. Formulate the basic concept of transference through the examination of a series of 4 clinical re-enactments through the assigned readings, as well as a clinical vignette presented by the instructor.
2. Develop and clearly explain their understanding and recognition of the concept of enactment in the analytic setting.
3. Integrate the concepts and functions of id, ego and superego through the assigned readings, personal outlines, and clinical vignettes presented by the instructor

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Suitable for social workers. licensed professional counselors and other mental health professionals

ADA ACCOMODATIONS:

Available upon request: Requests required at least 14 days prior to course.

TECHNOLOGY:

This course takes place online with synchronous video on Zoom (fully interactive). System requirements are:

• Operating Systems: Windows XP or higher, MacOS 9 or higher, Android 4.0 or higher
• Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 9.0 or higher, Google Chrome, Firefox 10.0 or higher
• Broadband Internet connection: Cable, High-speed DSL and any other medium that is internet accessible.

COSTS:

This course costs $350.00 and there is a $115.00 Fall Semester Registration Free which includes a one-year subscription to Psychoanalytic Electronic Publishing PEP and a one-year membership to the Psychoanalytic Candidates Organization (PACO).

Refund policy: After the 4th class session, there is no refund. Monies paid for classes when candidates withdraw from the program after the 4th class, will be applied as a credit, if the candidate returns to NJI. If a candidate withdraws before the 4th class, 1/2 tuition will be refunded. (This excludes the registration fee of $115).

CONFLICT OF INTERESTS:

There is no potential conflict of interest and/or commercial support for this event.

CONTACT:

For more information or registration, please call 201-836-1065, visit us online at www.njinstitute.com or contact us via email at info@njinstitute.com