#F402 – Self Psychology

Description

• Instructor: Anthony Breit, LCSW
• Wednesdays 8:30 pm to 10:15 pm (105 minutes without breaks)
• Live webinar via Zoom
• Consecutive weeks
• 9/9/26, 9/23/26, 10/7/26, 10/21/26, 11/4/26, 11/18/26, 12/2/26, 12/16/26

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COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course will introduce candidates to one of the post-Freudian psychoanalytic theories, Self Psychology. The historical context in which this theory emerged will be presented, beginning with the work of Heinz Kohut. The recognition of the individual’s need to organize his/her/their psyche into a cohesive configuration will be explored. Key concepts such as the role of empathy, idealization, mirroring, twinship, and the establishment of self-sustaining relationships between the self and its environment will be analyzed, along with the narcissistic transferences. The evolution of Self Psychology since Kohut will be explored by looking into contemporary Self Psychology theory, relational analysis, and intersubjectivity.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:

Anthony Breit, LCSW

Anthony Breit, LCSW, PsyA is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Psychoanalyst in private practice in Teaneck, New Jersey. He serves as Clinic Director of the Neil Wilson Psychoanalytic Clinic and is faculty at the New Jersey Institute for Training in Psychoanalysis. Anthony earned his Master of Social Work from the NYU Silver School of Social Work and completed his psychoanalytic training at the New Jersey Institute for Training in Psychoanalysis.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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

1. Examine the historical context in which Self Psychology emerged.
2. Analyze what led Kohut to the development of a psychology of the self.
3. Describe the key concepts in Kohut’s Self Psychology.
4. Apply the principles of Self Psychology to their clinical work.
5. Analyze and consider the evolution and inclusion of Self Psychology into contemporary perspectives.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

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

THIS COURSE DOES NOT OFFER CEU’s

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:

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 or contact us via email at info@njinstitute.com