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Fundamentals II (04/23/2026)

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:00:00 GMT

FUNDAMENTALS OF PSYCHOANALYSIS II

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One way that Northwestern Psychoanalytic Society and Institute manifests the mission to “offer outstanding psychoanalytic training to mental health professionals” is by offering a Fundamentals of Psychoanalysis certificate course designed for clinicians who seek to deepen their understanding of the psychoanalytic knowledge base, enhance their knowledge and skills for clinical practice, and cultivate a network of like-minded colleagues. The program marries theory and practice in two (academic) year-long small group seminars, which accrue to a satisfying whole. Each year can be taken separately or sequentially.

Upon completion of the course, students will receive a certificate of attendance and 1.5 continuing education credits for each session attended. Perfect attendance for the 2025-26 academic year will result in 51 Continuing Education Hours (NASW).

Fundamentals of Psychoanalysis is:

Theoretical

In a nine-month program of weekly classes, we study major works by the foundational thinkers in the British object relations line. Year One is primarily Freud, while Year Two continues Freud’s ideas through the works of Klein, Winnicott, and Bion, considering links and divergences in this line of thought evolution. By completing the course, learners will have a sense of how psychoanalytic thinking has evolved, from Freud to the current day.

Clinical

Each monthly unit will be augmented by a clinical case presentation, demonstrating the application of theory in working with patients. In Fundamentals courses, learners will become increasingly adept at discovering unconscious processes in clinical work and developing strategies for intervention.

Fun

Following an innovative design, each monthly unit will be taught by a different instructor, each of whom is an experienced psychoanalytically oriented clinician. The group will stay together, and the faculty will rotate, which promotes the formation of a strong learning group.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Course Length: Weekly classes beginning Thursday, October 9, 2025, through June 25, 2026 (9 months)

Time: Thursdays, 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Psychoanalytic Training Spring Term (04/24/2026)

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Spring Quarter begins March 20, 2025!

ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2025-26

FALL QUARTER 2025:

September 5, 12 19, 26, October 3, 10, 24, 31, November 7, 14, 21 (Thanksgiving November 28)

*9/6 Saturday Seminar - 2nd and 4th year cohorts
*10/17 pre-EBOR class taught by plenary - all candidates

WINTER QUARTER 25/26:

December 5, 12, 19, January 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 6 (Winter break: December 26 and January 2)

*12/6 Saturday Seminar - 2nd and 4th year cohorts

SPRING QUARTER 2026:

March 20, 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 29, June 5, 12 (Spring break March 13, Memorial Day weekend break May 22)

*3/21 Saturday Seminar - 2nd and 4th year cohorts

Consult Group (04/28/2026)

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 02:00:00 GMT

NPSI Consultation Group: For the Curious Analytic Mind

ENROLLMENT FOR THE 2025/26 ACADEMIC YEAR IS NOW CLOSED.

Course Description

This in-person course is designed for licensed mental health professionals interested in psychoanalytic theory and its application to clinical practice. The Consultation Group will consist of five to six members, maintaining a small size to promote an intimate learning experience. The group will focus on clinical work presented by participants and led by rotating NPSI analysts.

Consultation Experience

In this nine-month program of weekly case consultation, participants will have the experience of following clinical material, to deepen their understanding of how analytic concepts such as transference, countertransference, unconscious phantasy, anxieties and defenses are manifested during a session. Our analyst-facilitators will help the group members become increasingly adept at psychoanalytic listening, using reverie, thinking psychoanalytically and making psychoanalytically-informed interventions. For a more immersive experience, this course can be taken along with the Fundamentals of Psychoanalysis course.

Collegial Camaraderie

The course opens the door to connecting with like-minded colleagues and analyst mentors. By joining the NPSI community, participants are welcomed into myriad opportunities for ongoing personal and professional growth.

General Information

Course: Weekly in person classes beginning Tuesday, October 7, 2025, through June 16, 2026 (9 months). *Specific dates listed to the left.

Time: Tuesdays, 7:00 - 8:30 pm Pacific Time.

Location: NPSI offices - 2800 1st Ave, Seattle WA 98121

Group Facilitators: NPSI Psychoanalysts

Fundamentals II (04/30/2026)

Fri, 01 May 2026 02:00:00 GMT

FUNDAMENTALS OF PSYCHOANALYSIS II

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Fundamentals of Psychoanalysis is:

Theoretical

Clinical

Fun

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Course Length: Weekly classes beginning Thursday, October 9, 2025, through June 25, 2026 (9 months)

Time: Thursdays, 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Psychoanalytic Training Spring Term (05/01/2026)

Fri, 01 May 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Spring Quarter begins March 20, 2025!

ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2025-26

FALL QUARTER 2025:

September 5, 12 19, 26, October 3, 10, 24, 31, November 7, 14, 21 (Thanksgiving November 28)

*9/6 Saturday Seminar - 2nd and 4th year cohorts
*10/17 pre-EBOR class taught by plenary - all candidates

WINTER QUARTER 25/26:

December 5, 12, 19, January 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 6 (Winter break: December 26 and January 2)

*12/6 Saturday Seminar - 2nd and 4th year cohorts

SPRING QUARTER 2026:

March 20, 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 29, June 5, 12 (Spring break March 13, Memorial Day weekend break May 22)

*3/21 Saturday Seminar - 2nd and 4th year cohorts

Consult Group (05/05/2026)

Wed, 06 May 2026 02:00:00 GMT

NPSI Consultation Group: For the Curious Analytic Mind

ENROLLMENT FOR THE 2025/26 ACADEMIC YEAR IS NOW CLOSED.

Course Description

Consultation Experience

Collegial Camaraderie

General Information

Course: Weekly in person classes beginning Tuesday, October 7, 2025, through June 16, 2026 (9 months). *Specific dates listed to the left.

Time: Tuesdays, 7:00 - 8:30 pm Pacific Time.

Location: NPSI offices - 2800 1st Ave, Seattle WA 98121

Group Facilitators: NPSI Psychoanalysts

Fundamentals II (05/07/2026)

Fri, 08 May 2026 02:00:00 GMT

FUNDAMENTALS OF PSYCHOANALYSIS II

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Fundamentals of Psychoanalysis is:

Theoretical

Clinical

Fun

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Course Length: Weekly classes beginning Thursday, October 9, 2025, through June 25, 2026 (9 months)

Time: Thursdays, 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Psychoanalytic Training Spring Term (05/08/2026)

Fri, 08 May 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Spring Quarter begins March 20, 2025!

ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2025-26

FALL QUARTER 2025:

September 5, 12 19, 26, October 3, 10, 24, 31, November 7, 14, 21 (Thanksgiving November 28)

*9/6 Saturday Seminar - 2nd and 4th year cohorts
*10/17 pre-EBOR class taught by plenary - all candidates

WINTER QUARTER 25/26:

December 5, 12, 19, January 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 6 (Winter break: December 26 and January 2)

*12/6 Saturday Seminar - 2nd and 4th year cohorts

SPRING QUARTER 2026:

March 20, 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 29, June 5, 12 (Spring break March 13, Memorial Day weekend break May 22)

*3/21 Saturday Seminar - 2nd and 4th year cohorts

NPSI TA Study Group (05/12/2026)

Wed, 13 May 2026 01:30:00 GMT

*Please register by October 3, 2025*

NPSI would like to announce the inauguration of two Study Groups: a Recent Grad Study Group, for those a couple to a few years post grad, and for those further along or interested in soon applying for TA status, a TA Study Group, each group emphasizing a space for learning from one’s experience with the other participants, including the facilitators and from oneself. The format will be presentation of clinical cases by participants, in rotation.

This ‘learning from experience’ is one overarching goal. As well, for those ultimately interested in applying to become an NPSI TA, this TA Study Group may be considered as partial preparation for taking the clinical evaluation portion of that application.

The Study Groups will be open-ended in terms of participation, but for continuity, participants are asked to give at least a 6-month commitment.

Minimum number per study group: 3

Maximum number per study group: 6

Facilitators

For Recent Grad Study Group:

Marianne Robinson, PhD, MSW, BCPsa

For TA Study Group:

Maxine Anderson, MD, FIPA

& Dana Blue, LICSW, BCPsa, FIPA

Meeting Dates/Times

Both Study Groups will meet monthly on the

second Tuesday of the month

beginning October 14, 2025

6:30PM - 8:00PM

Location

For Recent Grad Study Group: via Zoom

For TA Study Group: in person, Labour Temple, Seattle, WA

Cost

Recent Grad Study Group: $35 per session

TA Study Group: $50 per session

(to be billed after each monthly session)

Consult Group (05/12/2026)

Wed, 13 May 2026 02:00:00 GMT

NPSI Consultation Group: For the Curious Analytic Mind

ENROLLMENT FOR THE 2025/26 ACADEMIC YEAR IS NOW CLOSED.

Course Description

Consultation Experience

Collegial Camaraderie

General Information

Course: Weekly in person classes beginning Tuesday, October 7, 2025, through June 16, 2026 (9 months). *Specific dates listed to the left.

Time: Tuesdays, 7:00 - 8:30 pm Pacific Time.

Location: NPSI offices - 2800 1st Ave, Seattle WA 98121

Group Facilitators: NPSI Psychoanalysts

Fundamentals II (05/14/2026)

Fri, 15 May 2026 02:00:00 GMT

FUNDAMENTALS OF PSYCHOANALYSIS II

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Fundamentals of Psychoanalysis is:

Theoretical

Clinical

Fun

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Course Length: Weekly classes beginning Thursday, October 9, 2025, through June 25, 2026 (9 months)

Time: Thursdays, 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Psychoanalytic Training Spring Term (05/15/2026)

Fri, 15 May 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Spring Quarter begins March 20, 2025!

ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2025-26

FALL QUARTER 2025:

September 5, 12 19, 26, October 3, 10, 24, 31, November 7, 14, 21 (Thanksgiving November 28)

*9/6 Saturday Seminar - 2nd and 4th year cohorts
*10/17 pre-EBOR class taught by plenary - all candidates

WINTER QUARTER 25/26:

December 5, 12, 19, January 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 6 (Winter break: December 26 and January 2)

*12/6 Saturday Seminar - 2nd and 4th year cohorts

SPRING QUARTER 2026:

March 20, 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 29, June 5, 12 (Spring break March 13, Memorial Day weekend break May 22)

*3/21 Saturday Seminar - 2nd and 4th year cohorts

An intimate musical experience with concert pianist Ari Livne (05/16/2026)

Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

An intimate musical experience

with concert pianist

Ari Livne

Saturday, May 16, 2026

5:00PM – 7:30PM

Mercer Island, Washington

Dear Friends,

Our May 16 salon concert with Ari Livne is drawing near, and seating remains intentionally limited to preserve the intimacy of the afternoon.

With approximately 35 seats available, we encourage you to reserve soon if you are planning to attend.

This promises to be a memorable gathering — an afternoon of exceptional music, shared presence, and support for the educational mission of NPSI.

A contribution of $200 per guest secures your place. Guests who feel moved to contribute more are deeply appreciated.

We hope you will join us.

Warmly,

Carolyn Steinberg, MD, FRCPC, FIPA
President
Northwest Psychoanalytic Society & Institute

*Please note: The estimated fair market value of refreshments and entertainment is $50 person.

The remainder of your donation is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Consult Group (05/19/2026)

Wed, 20 May 2026 02:00:00 GMT

NPSI Consultation Group: For the Curious Analytic Mind

ENROLLMENT FOR THE 2025/26 ACADEMIC YEAR IS NOW CLOSED.

Course Description

Consultation Experience

Collegial Camaraderie

General Information

Course: Weekly in person classes beginning Tuesday, October 7, 2025, through June 16, 2026 (9 months). *Specific dates listed to the left.

Time: Tuesdays, 7:00 - 8:30 pm Pacific Time.

Location: NPSI offices - 2800 1st Ave, Seattle WA 98121

Group Facilitators: NPSI Psychoanalysts

Fundamentals II (05/21/2026)

Fri, 22 May 2026 02:00:00 GMT

FUNDAMENTALS OF PSYCHOANALYSIS II

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Fundamentals of Psychoanalysis is:

Theoretical

Clinical

Fun

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Course Length: Weekly classes beginning Thursday, October 9, 2025, through June 25, 2026 (9 months)

Time: Thursdays, 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Consult Group (05/26/2026)

Wed, 27 May 2026 02:00:00 GMT

NPSI Consultation Group: For the Curious Analytic Mind

ENROLLMENT FOR THE 2025/26 ACADEMIC YEAR IS NOW CLOSED.

Course Description

Consultation Experience

Collegial Camaraderie

General Information

Course: Weekly in person classes beginning Tuesday, October 7, 2025, through June 16, 2026 (9 months). *Specific dates listed to the left.

Time: Tuesdays, 7:00 - 8:30 pm Pacific Time.

Location: NPSI offices - 2800 1st Ave, Seattle WA 98121

Group Facilitators: NPSI Psychoanalysts

Fundamentals II (05/28/2026)

Fri, 29 May 2026 02:00:00 GMT

FUNDAMENTALS OF PSYCHOANALYSIS II

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Fundamentals of Psychoanalysis is:

Theoretical

Clinical

Fun

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Course Length: Weekly classes beginning Thursday, October 9, 2025, through June 25, 2026 (9 months)

Time: Thursdays, 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Psychoanalytic Training Spring Term (05/29/2026)

Fri, 29 May 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Spring Quarter begins March 20, 2025!

ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2025-26

FALL QUARTER 2025:

September 5, 12 19, 26, October 3, 10, 24, 31, November 7, 14, 21 (Thanksgiving November 28)

*9/6 Saturday Seminar - 2nd and 4th year cohorts
*10/17 pre-EBOR class taught by plenary - all candidates

WINTER QUARTER 25/26:

December 5, 12, 19, January 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 6 (Winter break: December 26 and January 2)

*12/6 Saturday Seminar - 2nd and 4th year cohorts

SPRING QUARTER 2026:

March 20, 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 29, June 5, 12 (Spring break March 13, Memorial Day weekend break May 22)

*3/21 Saturday Seminar - 2nd and 4th year cohorts

Consult Group (06/02/2026)

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:00:00 GMT

NPSI Consultation Group: For the Curious Analytic Mind

ENROLLMENT FOR THE 2025/26 ACADEMIC YEAR IS NOW CLOSED.

Course Description

Consultation Experience

Collegial Camaraderie

General Information

Course: Weekly in person classes beginning Tuesday, October 7, 2025, through June 16, 2026 (9 months). *Specific dates listed to the left.

Time: Tuesdays, 7:00 - 8:30 pm Pacific Time.

Location: NPSI offices - 2800 1st Ave, Seattle WA 98121

Group Facilitators: NPSI Psychoanalysts

Fundamentals II (06/04/2026)

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 02:00:00 GMT

FUNDAMENTALS OF PSYCHOANALYSIS II

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Fundamentals of Psychoanalysis is:

Theoretical

Clinical

Fun

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Course Length: Weekly classes beginning Thursday, October 9, 2025, through June 25, 2026 (9 months)

Time: Thursdays, 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Psychoanalytic Training Spring Term (06/05/2026)

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Spring Quarter begins March 20, 2025!

ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2025-26

FALL QUARTER 2025:

September 5, 12 19, 26, October 3, 10, 24, 31, November 7, 14, 21 (Thanksgiving November 28)

*9/6 Saturday Seminar - 2nd and 4th year cohorts
*10/17 pre-EBOR class taught by plenary - all candidates

WINTER QUARTER 25/26:

December 5, 12, 19, January 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 6 (Winter break: December 26 and January 2)

*12/6 Saturday Seminar - 2nd and 4th year cohorts

SPRING QUARTER 2026:

March 20, 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 29, June 5, 12 (Spring break March 13, Memorial Day weekend break May 22)

*3/21 Saturday Seminar - 2nd and 4th year cohorts

NPSI TA Study Group (06/09/2026)

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:30:00 GMT

*Please register by October 3, 2025*

The Study Groups will be open-ended in terms of participation, but for continuity, participants are asked to give at least a 6-month commitment.

Minimum number per study group: 3

Maximum number per study group: 6

Facilitators

For Recent Grad Study Group:

Marianne Robinson, PhD, MSW, BCPsa

For TA Study Group:

Maxine Anderson, MD, FIPA

& Dana Blue, LICSW, BCPsa, FIPA

Meeting Dates/Times

Both Study Groups will meet monthly on the

second Tuesday of the month

beginning October 14, 2025

6:30PM - 8:00PM

Location

For Recent Grad Study Group: via Zoom

For TA Study Group: in person, Labour Temple, Seattle, WA

Cost

Recent Grad Study Group: $35 per session

TA Study Group: $50 per session

(to be billed after each monthly session)

Consult Group (06/09/2026)

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:00:00 GMT

NPSI Consultation Group: For the Curious Analytic Mind

ENROLLMENT FOR THE 2025/26 ACADEMIC YEAR IS NOW CLOSED.

Course Description

Consultation Experience

Collegial Camaraderie

General Information

Course: Weekly in person classes beginning Tuesday, October 7, 2025, through June 16, 2026 (9 months). *Specific dates listed to the left.

Time: Tuesdays, 7:00 - 8:30 pm Pacific Time.

Location: NPSI offices - 2800 1st Ave, Seattle WA 98121

Group Facilitators: NPSI Psychoanalysts

Fundamentals II (06/11/2026)

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 02:00:00 GMT

FUNDAMENTALS OF PSYCHOANALYSIS II

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Fundamentals of Psychoanalysis is:

Theoretical

Clinical

Fun

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Course Length: Weekly classes beginning Thursday, October 9, 2025, through June 25, 2026 (9 months)

Time: Thursdays, 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Psychoanalytic Training Spring Term (06/12/2026)

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Spring Quarter begins March 20, 2025!

ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2025-26

FALL QUARTER 2025:

September 5, 12 19, 26, October 3, 10, 24, 31, November 7, 14, 21 (Thanksgiving November 28)

*9/6 Saturday Seminar - 2nd and 4th year cohorts
*10/17 pre-EBOR class taught by plenary - all candidates

WINTER QUARTER 25/26:

December 5, 12, 19, January 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 6 (Winter break: December 26 and January 2)

*12/6 Saturday Seminar - 2nd and 4th year cohorts

SPRING QUARTER 2026:

March 20, 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 29, June 5, 12 (Spring break March 13, Memorial Day weekend break May 22)

*3/21 Saturday Seminar - 2nd and 4th year cohorts

End of Year Social Gathering - Save the Date (06/12/2026)

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:15:00 GMT

SAVE THE DATE

End of Year Social Gathering

Friday, June 12, 2026

5:15PM

Location TBD

Consult Group (06/16/2026)

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 02:00:00 GMT

NPSI Consultation Group: For the Curious Analytic Mind

ENROLLMENT FOR THE 2025/26 ACADEMIC YEAR IS NOW CLOSED.

Course Description

Consultation Experience

Collegial Camaraderie

General Information

Course: Weekly in person classes beginning Tuesday, October 7, 2025, through June 16, 2026 (9 months). *Specific dates listed to the left.

Time: Tuesdays, 7:00 - 8:30 pm Pacific Time.

Location: NPSI offices - 2800 1st Ave, Seattle WA 98121

Group Facilitators: NPSI Psychoanalysts

Fundamentals II (06/18/2026)

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 02:00:00 GMT

FUNDAMENTALS OF PSYCHOANALYSIS II

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Fundamentals of Psychoanalysis is:

Theoretical

Clinical

Fun

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Course Length: Weekly classes beginning Thursday, October 9, 2025, through June 25, 2026 (9 months)

Time: Thursdays, 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Fundamentals II (06/25/2026)

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 02:00:00 GMT

FUNDAMENTALS OF PSYCHOANALYSIS II

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Fundamentals of Psychoanalysis is:

Theoretical

Clinical

Fun

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Course Length: Weekly classes beginning Thursday, October 9, 2025, through June 25, 2026 (9 months)

Time: Thursdays, 7:00 - 8:30 pm

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