PROGRAMME OF PREPARATION FOR BECOMING AN ANALYST

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The Independent Group of Analytical Psychologists offers a programme which
prepares carefully selected candidates to become analytical psychologists. Those
who successfully complete the programme become members of IGAP and of the
International Association for Analytical Psychology (IAAP).

The programme aims to teach and facilitate study of the theory and practice of the
Psychology of C. G. Jung. Based on an intensive experience of individual analysis, it
emphasises the reality of archetypal and collective contents and processes of the
unconscious psyche as well as personal and interpersonal dynamics. Special attention
is given to Jung’s Collected Works, and a range of related clinical and psycho-
therapeutic issues is covered as well.

IGAP acknowledges that individuation means that each Jungian analyst will develop
personal values and styles of practice, within a strict code of professional and ethical
standards.

The IGAP programme of preparation is accredited by the UK Council for Psycho-
therapy (UKCP) for the purposes of registration.

Acceptance onto the Programme of Preparation is not a guarantee of final qualification.
At any stage of the Programme of Preparation IGAP reserves the right in its absolute
discretion to refuse any candidate permission to proceed to the next stage and to ask
them to leave the training programme. This applies irrespective of whether or not the
formal requirements have been met.

PROGRAMME OF PREPARATION

Personal analysis is fundamental to the programme and candidates continue in analysis
throughout the preparation. They develop a working knowledge of the concepts of
analytical psychology through reading and attendance at lectures, seminars, and case
discussion groups. Written work indicates theoretical grasp of these concepts, and
presentation of cases shows ability to apply them in a clinical context. The process of
preparation of each candidate is continually assessed by examination and dialogue and
interviews with members of a Review Committee.

The Programme of Preparation will take at least four years to complete.

ADMISSIONS POLICY

The Independent Group of Analytical Psychologists is committed to a policy of
non-discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, gender, sexual orientation, social
class, political or religious persuasion.

Existing Practices

Applicants with an ongoing counselling or psychotherapeutic practice will only be
accepted if they are accredited members of the British Association of Counsellors and
Psychotherapists, or members of an organisation within the UKCP which has a Code of
Ethics, or an equivalent professional body. Proof of both professional membership and
insurance cover must be provided.

Clinical Experience

A set period of clinical observation and work in a psychiatric setting is mandatory
during candidacy. Candidates with medical or therapeutic experience may be
evaluated for full or partial exemption.

APPLICATION TO THE TRAINING PROGRAMME

Prerequisites

Applicants must:

1. Ordinarily, be at least thirty years of age.

2. Have a university degree or equivalent.

3. Have worked in analysis for at least 150 hours with a member of the IAAP.

4. Have been in analysis for the six months prior to application.

5. Have read some of Jung's own writings.

Emphasis will be placed on the applicant’s work and life experience.

We recommend attendance at the IGAP Studies Programme for at least one year prior to application.

Selection

Application forms are available from the IGAP secretary. Completed forms, together
with the fee and necessary documentation, must be returned to the secretary, who will
then inform applicants when the next selection of candidates will take place.

After the applicant’s eligibility for the programme has been checked, a Review
Committee of three IGAP analysts, and one external reviewer, is allocated to
each applicant. This committee makes its assessment in a series of individual
interviews. The decision to admit an applicant to the programme is based on
the recommendation of the Review Committee and made within the constraints of
available places.

The IGAP members on the Review Committee continue to guide, direct, and tutor
each candidate throughout the Programme of Preparation.

Personal Analysis

Personal analysis is essential for the duration of preparation. Candidates are expected
to be in analysis with a senior IGAP analyst for a minimum of 500 hours from
commencement of candidacy. It is recommended that experience is sought with both a
male and a female analyst.

STAGES OF PREPARATION

The Programme of Preparation is divided into two stages. The pace at which a
candidate moves from one stage to the next is an individual matter which depends on
consultation with and the agreement of his/her Review Committee; movement through
the programme is ratified at a meeting of IGAP.

Candidacy

Upon selection, the applicant becomes a candidate. The period of candidacy lasts for
at least two years. Candidates are expected to avail themselves of IGAP’s extensive
Studies Programme in preparation for advanced candidature, and must complete a
period of clinical experience. Readiness for the next stage of the programme is
evaluated by IGAP analysts through a series of oral and written examinations on
the following subjects:

Written Papers

History of neurosis

Interpretation of a Myth, Dream or Fairy Tale

Oral Examinations

Fundamentals of Jung's psychology

Psychopathology in a Psychiatric Context

Psychology of Dreams

Psychology and Religion

Advanced Candidacy

During the period of advanced candidacy, the following are required:

1. Working with cases under supervision.

Advanced candidates will see at least three cases, which should include a male
and a female analysand. One analysand must complete at least 200 hours of
analysis. The other two must complete a minimum of 100 hours.

All cases must be written up and submitted. Additional case material may be
requested by supervisors and/or Review Committees.

Supervision will ordinarily be with senior IGAP analysts, male and female.
Frequency of supervision is normally one hour to three hours of casework.

2. Attendance at the ongoing case colloquia throughout advanced candidacy and a
minimum of 20 further sessions of specialised case colloquia.

3. Submission of a long paper on a case report to be assessed.

4. Thesis, and its presentation to the group.

5. Final Examinations

	Alchemy and its relevance to Jungian psychology (written paper)
	Individuation and its symbols (oral)

These examinations will address the advanced candidate’s analytical and personal
development emphasising the individual’s ability to deal with symbolic material.

When the two stages of preparation have been completed and the members of
assessment conference are satisfied that the standards of IGAP and of the
International Association for Analytical Psychotherapy have been met, the
advanced candidate is presented by the convenor of the Review Committee for
election as a member of IGAP.

CURRICULUM

Studies Programme

IGAP’s Studies Programme starts each autumn and runs over three terms.

Subjects include:

- History of ideas pertaining to the unconscious

- Theory of archetypes

- Theory of complexes

- Typology

- Transference and countertransference

- Child and personal development

- Basic psychiatry and clinical pathology

- Psychopathology and psychotherapy: comparative Jungian & psychiatric
approaches

- Theories and techniques in other psychodynamic therapies

- Symbol in art, literature and ritual

- Fairytales

- Mythology

- Alchemy

- Comparative religion

- Anthropology

- Process of individuation

- Dream and picture interpretation

Relevant reading, workshops, papers and other projects are at the discretion of the
seminar leaders.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Under certain circumstances, a leave of absence may be granted if approved by the
candidate’s Review Committee. If leave is taken without this approval for more than
six months, the individual will no longer be considered a candidate in the programme.

POLICY OF PROGRAMME OF PREPARATION

Requirements for the programme of preparation may be changed from time to time.
Candidates usually continue under the requirements that were in force when they
entered the programme, although they may opt to update. This brochure outlines
minimum requirements. Review Committees may ask for additional work and/or
experience.

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

All registered cases supervised under the conditions of advanced candidacy are
governed by the IGAP Code of Ethics. IGAP has no responsibility for any cases seen
by candidates other than those registered and supervised according to requirements.

For ethical reasons, a candidate may be asked to leave the programme at any stage.
Any appeals may be made then to the Ethics Committee of IGAP.

Candidates are expected not to present themselves publicly as Jungian analysts during
their preparation.

FEES

Candidates are responsible for all fees to personal analysts, supervisors, thesis
advisors, for visits to review committee members and examinations. There are also
termly fees for both the Programme of Preparation and the Studies Programme.

(Online brochure effective from November 2003; Updated October 2006)

Contact

To obtain the application form contact:

The Independent Group of Analytical Psychologists

P.O. Box 22343

London

W13 8GP

Tel. 020 8933 0353

Fax 020 8933 0645

e-mail: office@igap.co.uk