About IEA

Our Approach

The Institute for Expressive Analysis offers training in psychoanalysis with an emphasis on the integration of creative processes. The program provides training invaluable to both independent practitioners and those working in institutions

Training Focus

• Building a solid clinical background
• The use of creative interventions
• Empathic relatedness
• Development of individual therapeutic style and voice
• Processing transference and countertransference

A Diverse Theoretical Foundation

No single approach can completely encompass the complexity of depth — oriented treatment. IEA’s theoretical foundation includes:
• Object relations theory
• Freudian psychoanalytic theory
• Jungian theory
• Self psychology
• Relational Psychoanalysis

Expressive Analysis

Expressive Analysis may include the therapeutic use of:
• Visual arts
• Movement
• Music
• Drama

These modalities are effective with many clients, in particular where traditional verbal therapy has not been successful. The analyst does not have to be an expert in the modalities to develop fluidity in working with them.

Unique Training Setting

• Small classes
• Highly trained, experienced faculty
• Verbal and nonverbal approaches
• Use of expressive modalities in treatment
• Multidisciplinary student body

Who Is Eligible?

Applicants to IEA must have a Masters degree. Many of our students have graduate training in the creative arts therapies and other traditional mental health disciplines and we welcome people from other fields who are interested in analytic training.

To Apply

Please contact our director of admissions,
Elizabeth Kleinman at (212) 980-4664,
for an interview and to explore the Institute’s philosophy and training options further.

The Center for Expressive Analysis

The Program

Training at the Institute consists of personal analysis, coursework and supervised analytic work with patients. There are two successive levels of training: the Entrance Level and the Advanced Level.

Coursework

Coursework consists of 40 courses-36 required and 4 electives. Students must also submit documentation of having taken and completed course work leading to certification in Identification and Reporting of Childhood Sexual Abuse and Maltreatment. All students will complete a Final Case Research Paper that will need to be rated as passing by a Case Presentation Committee. Students receive credit for 4 courses when this is completed. The Institute is committed to fostering research into the theory and practice of expressive analysis.

Courses run for eight sessions and meet for 90 minutes per session. The academic year is organized on a quarter system and runs from mid-September to late May. Courses generally are given on Monday evenings and are scheduled so that students can attend two courses per evening.

Personal Analysis

400 hours of personal analysis are required during the course of training. Approved analysts must be graduates of a postgraduate psychoanalytic institute approved by our board.*

(This specification does not apply to the 100 hours required prior to applying for admission at the Institute.)

The Institute admits students of any religion, race, or national or ethnic origin. The Institute reserves the right to expel any student for failure to meet academic, clinical, or ethical standards.

Supervision

Students are required to get supervision of their work with patients referred to them by the Institute Consultation Center, and with private patients.

Students choose supervisors from the Institute's approved list. Arrangements regarding time and fee are made privately between the candidate and the supervisor.*

Control Analysis

Control Analysis is the practice of psychoanalysis under weekly supervision over the period of one year. Students are required to see a patient 2 times a week for one year with weekly supervision of this particular case.

Mentoring

As of September 2007, upon admission, students will be assigned to groups of three to four candidates and an IEA mentor/advisor who will meet with their group at least three times per year. Groups will meet for the duration of training as a way to help candidates become oriented and integrated in to the IEA and, eventually, professional psychoanalytic community.

NAAP Affiliation

The Institute is accredited by the American Board for the Accreditation of Psychoanalysis. Students at the institute are eligible for the associate membership in NAAP. Upon completing training at IEA, students are eligible to apply for NAAP certification and membership as a psychoanalyst. The Institute subscribes to the Code of Ethics of NAAP and requires its students to conform to that code.

Clinical Partnerships

• GirlsWrite Now (GWN) GirlsWrite Now is a nonprofit volunteer mentoring organization that matches adolescent girls from New York City’s public high schools with professional women writers in the community.The program provides a safe and supportive environment where girls can expand their natural writing talents, develop independent creative voices, and build confidence in making healthy choices in school, career, and life. IEA is offering the mentors training, consultation and support, and via our Expressive Analysis Consultation Center, students in need of treatment are referred to our candidates for psychoanalysis.
• Professional Performing Arts School (PPAS) Located in the theatre district, this highly competitive NYC Public School offers professional performing arts and academic training to Middle and High School students. Many are working actors and dancers on and off Broadway, in film, television and other venues and some are living in dorms or with friends and relatives miles away from home. In some cases, these students have the added burden of being the sole financial support for their families. IEA has a consultant on-site to meet with staff, students and their families and kids or family members in need of therapy are referred to our candidates for psychoanalytic treatment.
  

Doctorate Graduates who are interested in earning a doctoral degree in psychoanalysis can apply to Heed University or International University for Graduate Studies. In most cases, all credits completed at IEA are fully transferable. Following or simultaneous to a one week residency or brief course of independent study and in conjunction with a mentor provided by, the university, IEA graduates are eligible to begin work on a dissertation without additional coursework requirements. Please speak with our Dean of Training for additional information.

*IEA offers a list of analysts and supervisors who are willing to work on a sliding scale with students experiencing financial hardship.