named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
1st CAPA National Academic Conference
Nationwide in-person conference in Chengdu with over 300 attendees, featuring workshops, presentations, and international experts.
CIC Member Yellow Pages
Professional directory of CIC members launched via WeChat mini program and website to support networking and visibility.
Ethics Support Group
Ongoing initiative to promote ethical standards among CIC members, supported by the established CIC Ethics Committee.
Marching Towards 100 Hours
Planned introductory program for individuals interested in psychology but without prior foundation, aimed at entry-level training.
Marching Towards 1000 Hours
One-year training program for novice consultants with 100–200 hours of experience, focusing on practical skills in psychodynamic counseling.
Marching Towards 3000 Hours
Two-year program for consultants with 300–500 hours of experience, emphasizing advanced clinical development and case discussion.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Professional Training and Certification in Mental Health 7 activities
- Advanced psychoanalytic training for Chinese cliniciansProvides a two-year advanced training program in psychodynamic psychotherapy for Chinese mental health professionals, including weekly four-hour sessions in psychoanalytic theory and technique, analysis of session transcripts, continuous case conferences, and at least 30 hours of individual supervision per year; confers CAPA Graduation Certificates upon completion.
- Basic psychodynamic psychotherapy training programOffers a two-year basic training program consisting of 30 weeks per year at four hours per week, including theory and technique classes, continuous case conferences, and weekly individual supervision; delivered remotely via Zoom with access to PEPWeb resources and graduation certificates awarded upon completion.
- CIC Training Department programsEstablished the CIC Training Department and launched two long-term psychodynamic training initiatives: "Marching Towards 1000 Hours" (with 4 terms enrolled) and "Marching Towards 3000 Hours" (with 3 terms enrolled), expanding access to structured psychoanalytic education in China.
- Infant Observation ProgramTrains students in early child development through close observational methods; admits up to five students annually on a first-come, first-served basis as part of psychoanalytic training.
- Supervision Training ProgramInvites 15 CAPA Advanced Training graduates annually to participate in a structured Supervision Training Program to develop competence in supervising psychoanalytic practitioners.
- Teacher Apprenticeship Program for psychoanalytic educatorsOperates a no-cost, two-year Teacher Apprenticeship Program for graduates of CAPA Advanced Training to develop teaching skills in psychoanalytic theory and technique, including participation in TAP Lab and observation or co-teaching in CAPA classes; issues certificates of participation upon completion.
- Translation and publication of psychoanalytic textsTranslates foundational and contemporary psychoanalytic works into Chinese, including major texts by Sigmund Freud and over 10 monographs such as The Matrix of the Mind, The Interpersonal World of the Infants, and Attachment in Psychotherapy, advancing access to psychoanalytic knowledge in China.
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Scientific Conference & Symposium Management 1 activity
- CAPA National Academic ConferenceOrganized and hosted the first nationwide in-person CAPA National Academic Conference, which was attended by over 300 psychologists, promoting academic exchange and professional networking in the field of psychoanalysis in China.
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Professional Ethics & Dispute Resolution 1 activity
- CIC Ethics Committee and ethics resourcesFormed and operates the CIC Ethics Committee to uphold professional standards; provides downloadable access to the Chinese Psychological Society Code of Ethics, CAPA Confidentiality and Ethics statement, and procedures for reporting ethics complaints.
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Digital Infrastructure Development 1 activity
- Digital platform development for CICDeveloped and launched a WeChat mini program and official website for CIC, including the Member Yellow Pages directory offered free to members for the first two years, to enhance communication, visibility, and connectivity among members.
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Psychoanalytic and Therapeutic Training Support 1 activity
- Research Grant ProgramFunds research in psychoanalysis by awarding grants that have supported over 20 published research publications.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Low-fee psychoanalytic treatment servicesProvides low-fee ongoing psychoanalytic treatments to mental health professionals in China, including more than 65 students in analysis and over 80 in psychotherapy per week; has completed over 140 analyses and 220 psychotherapies to date.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$668K
Contributions & grants$16K2%
Program service revenue$641K96%
Investment income$11K2%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$632K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$482K
Grants paid out$10K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.41M
Cash$358K
Investments$1.04M
Liabilities$374K
Net assets$1.04M
Liquid reserves26.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +8.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CATHERINE STANKOWSKI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $104K |
board members · 11
- ALEKSANDRA WAGNER — BOARD OF DIRECTOR
- BERNHARD SEUBERT — BOARD OF DIRECTOR
- DWIGHT McCAN — TREASURER
- ELISE SNYDER — BOARD OF DIRECTOR
- GLEN MOWBRAY — PRESIDENT
- LANA FISHKIN — BOARD OF DIRECTOR
- Messina Karyne — BOARD OF DIRECTOR
- SIMONE HAZAN — BOARD OF DIRECTOR
- THOMAS CAMPBELL — BOARD OF DIRECTOR
- William Nunley — BOARD OF DIRECTOR
- XIAOLU HSI — SECRETARY
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy Partner — Funded research published in the journal.
- Asia Pacific Psychiatry Partner — Funded research published in the journal.
- CAPA Faculty Partner — Experienced CAPA faculty members mentor Teacher Apprentices through observation and co-teaching opportunities.
- CAPA in China Network — Collaborates with CAPA in China on leadership and programmatic initiatives.
- Capa in China (CIC) Partner — Graduates established CAPA in China (CIC) as an independent organization to continue developing psychodynamic psychotherapy in China, building on CAPA's training foundation.
- Chinese Mental Health Journal Partner — Funded research published in the journal.
- Chinese Psychological Society Partner — Collaborates by adopting and distributing the Chinese Psychological Society Code of Ethics.
- Global Health Journal Partner — Funded research published in the journal.
- Health Psychology Open Partner — Funded research published in the journal.
- International Journal of Women's Health Partner — Funded research published in the journal.
- Lana P. Fishkin M.D. Partner — Director of the Low Fee Treatment Program
- Peking University Partner — Collaborates on research related to mental health counseling in China.
- Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy in China Partner — Funded research published in the journal.
- Psychodynamic Psychiatry Partner — Funded research published in the journal.
- Sichuan Psychological and Behavioral Science Society Psychoanalytic Application Professional Committee Partner — Co-organized the 1st CAPA National Academic Conference with CIC.
- Zoom Partner — Platform used for secure delivery of psychoanalytic treatment sessions.
- Zoom Partner — Uses Zoom as the primary platform for delivering remote training sessions.
strategies · 4
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.
- Cross-Cultural Research and Theoretical Integrationmethodology: cross-disciplinary_psychoanalytic_integrationBy supporting research and integrating psychoanalysis into diverse domains like literature and clinical practice, we promote legitimacy and adaptation of psychoanalytic thought in China, because interdisciplinary engagement fosters cultural resonance and institutional acceptance.
- Distance Learning to Overcome Structural Barriersmethodology: distance_learning_trainingBy delivering psychodynamic training via secure video platforms supplemented by annual in-person meetings, we increase access to Western expertise despite geographic and linguistic barriers, because sustained remote engagement enables continuity of learning and treatment where in-person access is limited.
- Integrated Clinical Apprenticeship with Supervised Practicemethodology: apprenticeship_modelBy combining structured theoretical learning with intensive supervision, case discussion, and direct observational training—including infant observation—we build deep clinical competence, because psychoanalytic skill requires both intellectual understanding and embodied relational experience.
- Train-the-Trainer Model for Sustainable Capacity Buildingmethodology: train-the-trainerBy training clinicians who will go on to train others, we create a self-sustaining network of psychoanalytic expertise in China, because locally rooted educators are more likely to ensure long-term institutionalization and cultural adaptation of clinical practices.