#S306 – Case Seminar: Analysis of Character

Course Details

• Instructor: TBA
• Thursdays 8:30 – 10:15 pm
• Live Webinar via Zoom
• 2/19/26, 3/5/26, 3/19/26, 4/16/26, 4/30/26, 5/14/26, 6/4/26, 6/11/26
• No ceus offered

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course will introduce candidates to the topic of character and character traits, including the concepts of character armor, pleasure in repetition, defenses, and resistances. Moving from Freud to Reich to contemporary perspectives, we will see how character can shape the content and expression of the transference and how this can contribute to the analyst’s countertransference and other subjective experiences. Building on these concepts, we will explore how the work of analysis can render ego-syntonic traits ego-dystonic. We will also critically evaluate the use of the terms character and personality organization, as well as the role of the analyst’s own character.

Download Course Syllabus

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

• To define character and character traits.
• To examine what is meant by character and personality organizations.
• To use the material to identify transference and countertransference issues in the analysis of character/personality.
• To demonstrate how these concepts apply to patients via case presentations.

Course etiquette and confidentiality:

Given that we will be having our class discussions on Zoom, it is critical that we all be respectful and mindful of one another’s time and space. As such, please keep your cameras on and mute yourselves while others are presenting their thoughts. Additionally, because our case discussions and other discussions may feature confidential clinical information (or other sensitive information not to be disclosed outside of the learning environment), it is imperative that you (1) find a place in which to log in to the class that is private and in which you and others cannot be overheard and (2) refrain from discussion of the abovementioned confidential or sensitive information outside of our class time.

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 Semester Registration Free for New Candidates which includes a one-year subscription to Psychoanalytic Electronic Publishing PEP and a one-year membership to the Psychoanalytic Candidates Organization (PACO). Returning Candidates must pay a $50 registration fee for the Spring Semester.

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