Eating Disorders, Compulsions and Addictions (EDCAS)

Theory and clinical casework are used to explore disordered eating issues, body image, affect regulation, substance addiction, relationships, exercise and internet usage.
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At a Glance

The program focuses on integrating principles of interpersonal psychoanalysis with other treatment modalities. Theory and clinical casework are explored in the areas of eating disorders and disordered eating issues, body image, affect regulation, addiction to substances, relationships, exercise, and internet use.

Who Is It For

The EDCAS program is for mental health professionals who want to use the Interpersonal perspective in working with people who have eating disorders, compulsions, or addictions.

Curriculum

The curriculum provides a practice-oriented educational experience with 36 weeks of didactic and clinical seminars, guest lectures, case conferences, and individual and group supervision.
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Length & Expenses

The Program tuition is $3850 and is non-refundable after the first three weeks of the start of the program. Should a participant choose to withdraw within the first three weeks, a penalty fee of $250 will be incurred. Early application is encouraged. Continuing Education credits for physicians, psychologists, social workers, Licensed Psychoanalysts, Licensed Mental Health Counselors and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists are provided. Application deadline is September 1st, 2024 and admissions are on a rolling basis of acceptance as space is limited so applying early is reccommended.
For more information contact: Jean Petrucelli drjmpetrucelli@gmail.com

  • Application Information

    Early application is encouraged. Continuing Education credits for physicians, psychologists, social workers, Licensed Psychoanalysts, Licensed Mental Health Counselors and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists are provided. Application deadline is September 1st, 2024 and admissions are on a rolling basis of acceptance as space is limited so applying early is reccommended.

  • Faculty and Supervisors

    All faculty and supervisors are graduates of the William Alanson White Institute or EDCAS with the exception of guest speakers from other analytic institutes or disciplines.

  • Class Location Information

    All classes will integrate clinical case material. Case material by participants will be encouraged. ALL CLASSES WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY ON ZOOM FRIDAYS from 2:00 to 4:00pm We will hold the last class and graduation in a HYBRID format that will allow virtual students to participate and students who can meet in person at THE WILLIAM ALANSON WHITE INSTITUTE, 20 WEST 74th St. NYC. Classes will begin on September 13th, 2024.

  • Continuing Education Units

    This program is approved for 70 Continuing Education Contact Hours, (CE, CME credits) for Psychologists, Physicians, Social Workers, Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Licensed Creative Arts Therapists, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists. Credits are calculated on a credit per hour basis.

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    EDCAS 2024-2025

  • Community Life

    The EDCAS program fosters collegiality and involvement in the overall Institute community. All EDCAS students are invited to take part in various Institute activities such as the Tuesday morning Clinical Education Meetings, the Psychoanalytic Society Colloquia and the monthly Study Groups (LGBTQ, Race, Sexual Abuse, and Artists).

    Study Groups

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