The PINE Psychoanalytic Society is offering a one-year fellowship for 2025-2026 introducing psychotherapeutic concepts and techniques based on psychoanalytic theory and practice. Fellows will read about and discuss core psychoanalytic principles and share clinical experience as a way of bringing these ideas to life. Readings will include basic texts to anchor important ideas as well as classic and contemporary papers presenting intrapsychic, interpersonal/relational, and the emerging social/intersectional perspectives.
There will be an optional second year in which the focus will be on models of the mind. The year begins with a survey of the history of psychoanalytic theories and ends with a series of case consultations using the range of ideas covered in previous classes. After the second year it is not unusual for fellows to continue to study together.
Licensed early career clinicians with an interest in working psychodynamically or more experienced psychotherapists who wish to deepen their understanding of psychoanalytic principles and techniques are welcome to apply for the first year of our program. Licensed clinicians who have completed a fellowship elsewhere may apply for the second year program. For a description of the Second Year Fellowship curriculum click here
PINE is well known for its small class size, collegial approach to learning, and the individual attention paid to each clinician’s interests and professional development. Class size will be limited to 6 fellows and will be taught by one or two faculty members on Thursday evenings from 7:30 – 9:30 pm. Second year classes take place on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 – 9:30 pm. All of our classes are based on the educational philosophy of mutual learning and teaching. Classes are conducted virtually in order to provide this educational opportunity to clinicians in different parts of the country and abroad. If it is possible to come together in person at the beginning, middle, or end of the year, this will be arranged.
Each fellow will be a member of the PINE Psychoanalytic Society of New England.
Each fellow will be provided with:
- A clinical supervisor (recommended for first-year fellows,
optional for second-year fellows) - Access to psychoanalytic literature through an electronic library (PEP-web)
- Access to PINE Psychoanalytic Society’s monthly clinical discussion group
The First Year
In the first year of our fellowship we introduce core concepts and techniques based on psychoanalytic ways of viewing psychological functioning. In four out of the six modules, fellows and instructors read about and discuss the distinctive features of psychodynamic psychotherapy and its evolution over time, components of formulation, the development of transference and countertransference in the therapeutic relationship, and the developmental approach to clinical work. In each class fellows and faculty talk about how these ideas relate to their clinical work. In two additional workshops participants will discuss the impact of technology on clinical work and ideas about the ethical practice involved in being a psychodynamic psychotherapist. In a second workshop at the end of the year, experienced psychanalytic psychotherapists will listen closely to clinical presentations. In collaboration with the fellows, they will observe and talk about different ways of listening to clinical content.
Mental health clinicians from all disciplines are encouraged to apply. The PINE Psychoanalytic Society does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, age, national origin, disability, or sexual preference in the administration of its programs and activities. PINE Psychoanalytic Society seeks to achieve diversity among its members.
Tuition for the first year program is $2,800 of which $1,500 is applied to 30 weekly supervision sessions. To ensure a Fellowship space, a $50 deposit is due with the application. Download the application here. The deposit will be refunded if the applicant is not accepted. The remaining tuition is due by August 1st, although plans can be made to pay in installments. Up to 52 CE credits are available for physicians, psychologists, social workers, and licensed mental health counselors. Limited scholarship assistance can be applied for and considered upon request.
We will be accepting applications through July 15, 2025; interviews will be scheduled upon receipt of an application. Final selections will be announced on a rolling basis. If more places are available after that date, applicants may be considered.
If you are interested, please contact the PINE Administrator, Alice Rapkin, at 781-449-8365 or office@pineanalysis.org. If you have questions about the program, please contact Bliss Rand, M.D. at blissrand@gmail.com or 617-417-5399.
Click here for a list of readings from 2024-2025 Year 1.
Educational Objectives
By the end of the fellowship, participants should be able to:
- Discuss basic concepts which describe some of the key aspects involved in the practice of psychodynamic psychotherapy
- Create an initial formulation that is open to change as your experience and understanding of your patient evolves
- Describe the influence of different theoretical models of the mind on the therapeutic approach
- Identify transference, countertransference, and shifts in the therapeutic relationship
- Assess the impact of personal factors and external circumstances on clinical work
- Describe the imprint of early attachment, developmental history, and trauma on the therapeutic process
- Demonstrate skills involved in practicing both ethically and with a depth of attunement in the clinical encounter.
Faculty and Dates for teaching: Thursday evenings, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Fall/Winter
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy/An Introduction
Bliss Rand, M.D. and Mark F. Poster, M.D.
9/30/25, 10/9/25, 10/16/25, 10/23/25, 10/30/25
Approaches to Formulation
Malcolm Beaudett, M.D. and Hui Wang, M.A.
11/13/25, 11/20/25, 12/4/25, 12/11/25
Winter/Spring
Teletherapy
Vincent Pignatiello, Psy.D.
1/8/25
Ethical Practice
Meg Pilling, Psy.D.
1/15/26, 1/22/26
Transference/Countertransference and the Therapeutic Relationship
Donna Mathias, M.D. and Vince Pignatiello, Psy.D.
2/5/26, 2/12/26, 2/19/26, 2/26/26, 3/5/26
A Developmental Approach to Clinical Work
Carol Rubin, Ph.D. and Cathy Loula, M.D.
3/19/26, 3/26/26, 4/2/26, 4/9/26, 4/16/26
Listening to Process
Elizabeth Childs, M.D. and Jan Sobieraj, M.D.
4/30/26, 5/7/26, 5/14/26, 5/21/26
Supervisors
Nina Avedon, LICSW
Malcolm Beaudett, M.D.
Peter Lawner, Ph.D.
Cathy Loula, M.D.
Donna Mathias, M.D.
Carol Rubin, Ph.D.
Paula Wolk, M.D.
Continuing Education and Accreditation: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American Psychoanalytic Association and the PINE Psychoanalytic Society of New England. The American Psychoanalytic Association is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American Psychoanalytic Association designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 52 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) tm. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE INFORMATION FOR ALL LEARNERS: The APsA CE Committee has reviewed the materials for accredited continuing education and has determined that this activity is not related to the product line of ineligible companies and therefore, the activity meets the exception outlined in Standard 3: ACCME’s identification, mitigation and disclosure of relevant financial relationship. This activity does not have any known commercial support.
The PINE Psychoanalytic Society of New England is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. The PINE Psychoanalytic Society of New England maintains responsibility for the program and its content. Social Workers may telephone the PINE Administrative Office at 781-449-8365 or office@pineanalysis.org for CE authorization number.