Past Courses


An Introduction to Object Relations Theory

This course will introduce the students to Object Relations Theory. We will read major object relations theorists and consider the impact of the theory on treatment.

May 6, 2010
6:30-8:30pm
725 S. Adams Ste. 235
Birmingham, MI 4880
Instructor: Suanne Zager, LMSW
Telephone #: (248) 593-9276
Fee: $150.00


Self Psychology Theory

This class will explore new ways of looking at transference. We will be using Heinz Kohut’s work on Self Psychology to not only look at the transferences (e.g., mirroring, idealizing and twinship) but also, to look at concepts such as empathy and shame.

10 Saturday's beginning September 26, 2009
10:00am to 11:30am
725 S. Adams Ste. 235
Birmingham, MI 48009
Instructor: Diane Drayson, MA
Telephone #: (734) 662-5717
Fee: $150.00


Jungian Theory

The seeds of C. G. Jung's theories came directly from his own experience of the psyche working in his life. In this course, we will see the origins of many of his ideas in his autobiography, Memories, Dreams, Reflections, and use that and other readings to examine Jung's remarkable influence on depth analysis and individuation in general.

Wednesday evenings
January 21 to March 25, 2009
Location: Birmingham
7:00pm to 8:30pm
Instructor: Cynthia Cuthbertson, Ed.M.
Tel #: 248-646-9322
Fee $150.00


Freudian Psychology

Basic elements of Freudian theory and practice will be explored. His seminal papers on theory and practice will be reviewed and related to other more contemporary theories and clinical treatment.

Wednesday Mornings
April 9 to June 12, 2009
Location: Birmingham
10:00am to 11:30am
Instructor: Franklin Sollars, Ph.D.
Tel#: 248-646-9322
Fee: $150.00

An Introduction to Object Relations Theory

This course will introduce the students to Object Relations Theory. We will read major object relations theorists and consider the impact of the theory on treatment.

Wednesday mornings
September 17 to November 26, 2008
Location: Birmingham
10:00am to 11:30am.
Instructor: Suanne Zager, LMSW
Tel. #: 248-593-9276
Fee: $150.00

Love in the Analytic Process

This course will introduce students to the use of love as it is experienced by the analyst in the analytic process. Love and its curative aspects will be addressed.

This 10 week course will be held in Birmingham on Tuesdays mornings from 9-10:30am beginning January 8, 2008. The cost for the class will be $150.00.

Course instructor:
Suanne Zager, MSW, LMSW

Psychoanalytic Mystics

Psychoanalysts who struggled through the course of their careers with the intersection of mystical awareness and psychoanalytic theory will be examined. The work of Carl Jung, Marion Milner, Wilfred Bion, Christopher Bollas and Michael Eigen among others will be explored. Concepts such as mystical nihilism, duality, unitive consciousness and psychological alchemy will be approached with an eye for incorporating this wisdom into psychoanalytic practice.

This 10 week course will take place in Birmingham on Monday Mornings from 10 to 11:30 March 17 to May 19, 2007.

The cost of the course is $150.00
Course instructor: Franklin Sollars, Ph.D.