Supervisory Training Program

This program provides a unique opportunity for certified graduates of postgraduate programs in psychoanalysis and psychotherapy to develop their skills as supervisors. It is designed to further the professional's career by moving the analyst in a systematic way from the role of practitioner to the role of the practitioner/teacher.    

In keeping with the comprehensive approach of NIP, the Supervisory Training Program is psychoanalytically oriented and emphasizes contemporary developments in psychoanalytic theory and technique, especially the relational approaches of object relations, self psychology, relational and interpersonal theories.

A weekly didactic seminar focuses on theoretical discussion and actual experience of the supervisory process.  The emphasis is on relational models of theory and practice, as well as a comparative study of major authors in the field of psychoanalysis. This fall seminar is taught by NIP co-founder and Board member James L. Fosshage, PhD.

This program will next be offered for the 2017.2018 academic year.

Program Requirements & Length

The program involves one year of study, which consists of:

  • Participation in a weekly 1.5 hour didactic seminar (15 sessions throughout the fall semester).
  • Participation in weekly 1.5 hour group supervision during which candidates present their supervisory work (35 sessions over the fall & spring semesters).
  • Supervision of two candidates in the Adult Training Program in Psychoanalysis and Comprehensive Psychotherapy (minimum of 30 sessions per candidate).
  • Participation in individual supervision with a senior supervisor (20 sessions over the fall & spring semesters).
  • Participation in the twice-yearly evaluation process of supervisees at the supervisory faculty meetings in January and June.

Dates & Times 

Group supervision and seminars are held on Thursdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, while individual supervisory sessions are scheduled at the convenience of the senior supervisor and the candidate.

Continuing Education

The National Institute for the Psychotherapies is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0018.

The National Institute for the Psychotherapies is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychoanalysts #Psyan-0004.

The National Institute for the Psychotherapies is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education credits for psychologists. The National Institute for the Psychotherapies maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

In 2017.2018, this program will provide 22.5 CE contact hours.

Admission Criteria

The program is open to graduates of recognized postgraduate training institutes and includes psychologists, social workers, psychiatrists, and certified psychoanalysts.  

Applicants must have a minimum of two years of clinical experience after having completed psychoanalytic training.  

Please note: A maximum of 8 candidates are admitted to each class in order to facilitate an atmosphere in which the complex supervisory process can be discussed in depth.

Application Requirements

Applications for fall 2017 will be accepted beginning March 1, 2017.  To be considered, applications must include:

  • Completed application form
  • Application fee of $75 (non-refundable)
  • Letter of verification of graduation from your institute, if other than NIP
  • Letters of recommendation from your supervisors, including a current supervisor if you have one:
    • 2 letters of recommendation if you are an NIP graduate
    • 3 letters of recommendation if you are a graduate of another institute
  • Copy of your NYS license
  • Copy of your current malpractice insurance certificate

Tuition & Fees

Tuition for the 2015.2016 year was $675.

Individual supervision is $90 per session for a minimum of 20 sessions; Group supervision is $65 per session for a minimum of 35 sessions.

The application fee is $75.

Appointment to NIP Supervisory Staff

In order to be appointed to NIP supervisory staff, candidates must complete NIP's Supervisory Training Program and have graduated from their psychoanalytic training programs three years prior to becoming an NIP supervisor.

Prospective candidates must also undergo a minimum of 2 interviews with members of the Training Committee.  The results of these interviews, along with recommendations from the co-directors of STP and STP individual and group supervisors, are discussed and determinations are made at a Training Committee meeting.  The interview and selection process begins in the fall and is completed in late winter.

Program Administration

Administrative Faculty

Co-Directors
James L. Fosshage, PhD
Clemens A. Loew, PhD
Carol Martino, LCSW

Teaching Faculty
Group Supervisors: Carol Martino, LCSW and Clemens A. Loew, PhD
Didactic Seminar: James L. Fosshage, PhD
Individual Supervisors: All senior supervisors from the NIP Adult Training Program in Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.

Learn more:

Adult Training Program in Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy