The online Ego Psychology course examines the development of psychoanalytic ego psychology and its relationship to classical psychoanalytic theory. The course explores major contributions to our understanding of the ego, its functions, defenses, adaptation, and development, and considers the ways ego psychology expanded and modified earlier Freudian formulations. Particular attention is given to the work of major theorists and to the implications of ego psychological concepts for understanding personality development, psychopathology, and clinical practice.
The course includes online audio presentations accompanied by written transcripts, allowing participants to review the material in either or both formats. An online multiple-choice test and Certificate of Completion follow completion of the course for 8 CE credits. Introductory level. Recommended prerequisite: Classical Psychoanalytic Theory. This course may be applied as a core course toward the Certificate of Advanced Study in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. $119.
