In this presentation, we will consider how our own histories, backgrounds, and personalities influence how we play and how we view the play of others. Using experiential group play and interactive discussion, we will consider how the use of ourselves involves the various ghosts, angels, shadows, and specters stemming from our own backgrounds, families, and cultures. Most importantly, we will discuss how these influences may impact our work with children as well as heighten our […]

Learning to Listen: My Career in Psychoanalysis Presented by: Elliot Adler, PhD 2 CE HOURS available for: NY Practitioners - LCSWs, LMSWs, LPs, LMFTs, LMHCs, LCATs, PHDs, PSYDs IN-PERSON in WHITE PLAINS and also Live on Zoom  Location: St. Gregory the Enlightener Armenian Church, 1131 North Street, White Plains Ample Free Parking! Admission including CE: $45 About: In this presentation, Dr. Adler will reflect back on his 50-year career as a psychoanalyst with an emphasis […]

1 CE Hour available for NY Practitioners - LCSWs, LMSWs, LPs, LMFTs, LMHCs, LCATs, PHDs, PSYDs Presenter: Wade Anderson, PhD, Clinical Psychologist & Psychoanalyst LIMITED TO 20 PARTICIPANTS! To allow for depth of clinical discussion and a true sense of our formal coursework, participation will be capped at 20 therapists. Persons with Autistic Spectrum Disorders can present a myriad of challenges in the consulting room. Each person has their own way of being in the world […]

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 private practice. The training hones the candidate’s existing capacities to “see”, […]

Opportunity for distance learning! 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 mental health practitioners, whether your work is exclusive to children & adolescents, primarily serves adults or some combination. We never […]