#S505 – Psychoanalysis as a Science- Neuroscience and Clinical Research

Course Details

• Instructor: Burton N. Seitler, Ph.D
• Thursdays 6:30-8:15 pm
• Live Webinar via Zoom
• 2/19/26, 3/5/26, 3/19/26, 4/16/26, 4/30/26, 5/14/26, 5/28/26, 6/11/26
• Ceus offered

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

There is a greater need to emphasize research in psychoanalysis, despite the fact that psychoanalytic thinkers have been involved in research investigations since Freud, Jung, and Spitz, right up to the present time. The history of such research studies will be cited and modern researchers, including Beebe’s work, etc. will described. A bridge will then be constructed between basic research and the discoveries emanating out of the new field of Neuropsychoanalysis, which include the works of Solms, Panksepp, Zellner, and others. Readings on localization, equipotentiality, and plasticity theories will be presented.

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COURSE OBJECTIVES:

By the end of the class, students will be able to:

1. Define what is meant by localization.
2. Define what is meant by equipotentiality.
3. Explain the importance of brain plasticity.
4. Describe 3 ways to use word association to identify and measure complexes.
5. LIst at least 3 psychoanalytic empirical research studies.

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