named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
APM Master Class Series
Advanced clinical consultation series offering in-depth psychoanalytic case discussion and theoretical exploration for practitioners
APM Mini-Course Study Group
Study group exploring psychoanalytic perspectives on literature, including a course on Shakespeare’s Hamlet
Annual APM Movie Night
Event combining film screening with psychoanalytic discussion, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue between cinema and psychoanalytic thought
Margaret Morgan Lawrence Lecture for Social Justice
Lecture series integrating psychoanalysis with social justice themes, addressing racial equity and systemic oppression
Past Scientific Meetings
Monthly lecture series featuring presentations and discussions by psychoanalysts and scholars on topics in psychoanalytic theory, clinical practice, and cultural analysis
Sandor Rado Lecture
Annual distinguished lecture series honoring Sandor Rado, featuring prominent psychoanalysts presenting on foundational and contemporary themes in psychoanalysis
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Professional Training and Certification in Mental Health 5 activities
- Advocates within national psychoanalytic organizationsSends an elected representative to participate in the American Psychoanalytic Association, contributing to broader professional advocacy and policy engagement.
- Co-organizes named lectureship programsOrganizes or co-organizes a series of established lectureships including the International Scholars Lectureship, Sandor Rado Lectureship, Levy Goldfarb Lectureship, and the Margaret Morgan Lawrence, MD Lecture for Social Justice and Psychoanalysis.
- Conducts psychoanalytic researchEngages in research initiatives within the field of psychoanalytic medicine, including funding and carrying out studies such as the Postgraduate Career Development Study.
- Organizes scientific and educational programming for psychoanalystsHosts monthly scientific meetings, symposia, study groups, master classes, and mini-courses for members and professionals interested in psychoanalysis. These include recurring events like the master class series and specialized multi-session study groups, such as one exploring Shakespeare's Hamlet.
- Provides clinical psychoanalytic servicesOffers psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy to individuals seeking treatment for psychological difficulties, aiming to increase awareness of unconscious conflicts and interpersonal patterns affecting daily life.
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Psychoanalytic and Therapeutic Training Support 1 activity
- Funds psychoanalytic research initiativesAwards financial support for research in psychoanalytic medicine, including specific projects such as the Postgraduate Career Development Study.
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Film Festival and Screening Programming 1 activity
- Hosts public psychoanalytic events including film screenings and discussionsOrganizes annual and recurring movie nights, such as Movie Night at the Thalia, which include film screenings followed by psychoanalyst-led discussions, often combined with dinner and social engagement.
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Academic Journal and Scholarly Publication 1 activity
- Produces and disseminates scholarly publicationsProduces a semi-annual Bulletin featuring contributions from members, serving as a platform for sharing psychoanalytic knowledge and discourse.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$88K
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Investment income$250%
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expenses
Total expenses$143K
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balance sheet
Total assets$122K
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Net assets$122K
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +638.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 1
- Shakibaie-Smith Shabnam MD — Trustee
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- American Psychoanalytic Association Network — Component society of the American Psychoanalytic Association
- American Psychoanalytic Association Network — Sends an elected representative to the American Psychoanalytic Association.
- ClubExpress Partner — Provides website hosting and management services
- Columbia University Center for Psychoanalytic Training and Research Partner — Most active members are graduates of its psychoanalytic training program
- Columbia University Center for Training and Research Partner — Collaborates on events designed to welcome graduates of the Psychotherapy Division into the Scientific Meeting program.
- International Psychoanalytical Association Network — Component society of the International Psychoanalytical Association
- New York Psychoanalytic Society and Institute Partner — Co-hosts joint events, including "Creativity in the Science of Psychoanalysis," at shared locations.
- PANY Partner — Participates in joint scientific events with other psychoanalytic organizations to broaden professional dialogue.
- Personality Studies Institute Partner — Collaborates or shares resources on transference-focused psychotherapy.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Integrated Clinical-Education-Research Modelmethodology: integrated-clinical-education-researchBy integrating clinical practice, education, and research, the organization advances psychoanalytic medicine as a discipline because this triad reinforces theoretical rigor, improves clinical outcomes, and fosters innovation through reciprocal learning and validation.
- Peer-Led Supervision for Professional Developmentmethodology: peer_supervisionBy facilitating peer supervision groups (RAPS), the organization enhances professional growth and clinical effectiveness because mutual support and collegial exchange promote reflective practice and reduce professional isolation.
- Relational Approach to Therapeutic Changemethodology: relational-therapyBy maintaining a sustained, non-judgmental therapeutic relationship, the organization enables corrective emotional experiences that foster new relational patterns because safety and consistency in the therapeutic dyad allow for the reworking of internalized object relations.
- Scientific Meetings as Forums for Discourse and Educationmethodology: scientific_meetingsBy organizing scientific meetings, the organization advances professional knowledge and field-wide dialogue in psychoanalytic medicine because structured forums enable dissemination of research, critical discussion, and collective learning.
- Unconscious Dynamics Theory of Changemethodology: unconscious-dynamicsBy bringing unconscious mental processes and early life experiences into conscious awareness through psychoanalytic techniques, individuals can transform maladaptive behaviors and relational patterns because insight into unconscious drivers enables psychological change.