304 – Developmental Crises, Part 1:  Infancy to Latency

Description:  There are developmental challenges to be mastered throughout the life cycle. This course, the first in a series of four, will focus on the developmental tasks of infancy, toddlerhood, and early latency. We will utilize a psychoanalytic perspective to explore these intrapsychic and interpersonal developmental tasks and the issues resulting from failure to master them. 
 
We will consider differing theoretical perspectives using readings from classic and more recent articles. Relevant clinical material will be presented, and class members will have ample opportunity for discussion.

Target Audience: This course is appropriate for intermediate to advanced students, as well as clinicians with extensive experience who have permission of the instructor. 

Prerequisite: This class is open to students who are matriculated in the Adult, Adult/Child, or Child-Focused Psychoanalysis training programs who have completed nearly all the Core Curriculum, which must include having completed Psychological Development Across the Life Cycle, Parts 1 and 2. Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy students, or graduates who have completed the Core Curriculum and have at least one intensive case, may also take these classes. Other interested students must have the permission of the instructor. Please contact the instructor directly before registering if you need permission granted.