Foundations and Advanced Psychoanalytic Training Programs Open House About this event WCSPP offers two adult training programs: a two-year training experience in psychodynamic psychotherapy and also an intensive course of study and immersion into contemporary psychoanalysis. Each of these certificate programs provides excellent hands-on education and training in the theory and practice of psychotherapy and contemporary psychoanalysis. The programs are designed to enhance a clinician’s understanding of psychodynamic and psychoanalytic thinking in their workplace and/or […]

Carol Mahlstedt, MSW, Psy.D is a faculty member of WCSPP’s Child Adolescent Parent Program. A psychologist/psychoanalyst in private practice, Dr. Mahlstedt is the founder of the Ridgefield Crisis Resource Team in Ridgefield, Connecticut and has spoken widely in communities since the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School changed the face of everyday life. In addition, Dr. Mahlstedt has worked with CERT teams on intervening in the aftermath of disasters. She is the recipient of the […]

An opportunity to hear from program directors and recent graduates, and learn about the academic and clinical components of our two-year online training program. Our program weaves together the study of individual child & adolescent, and parent development through understanding the impact of psychological histories, relational patterns, intergenerational effects, and changing social contexts and constructs. Training is based on a psychodynamic, relational orientation to change, integrating parent guidance and advice as needed. We welcome all […]