The training of the analyst must be comparably intensive and thorough. Psychoanalytic education is based on a tripartite model with three complementary learning experiences: a personal analysis, theoretical and clinical seminars, and supervised psychoanalytic work.

Training Analysis:
The Training Analysis is a personal therapeutic analysis required for all candidates, conducted at least four times per week, by a Training Analyst on the Denver Institute’s Faculty. It should continue through a substantial period of the candidate’s training experience. Candidates for child and adolescent training who have graduated from an accepted adult analytic training, must have completed or be in the process of undertaking a training analysis. Because of the nature of child work and the differences from its adult counterpart, as well as the Institute's belief in a tripartite model of training, it is strongly advisable that candidates be in analysis during their child training.

Supervised Clinical Work
The analysis of patients under supervision is an essential part of psychoanalytic education. The candidate will generally begin their first supervised analysis soon after seminars commence and will start a second supervised case within the next six months. At least one case is taken from the Psychoanalytic Clinic. Supervision begins at one hour per week for each case, and may become less frequent. The minimum frequency of patient sessions is four times per week, but one case in five times weekly analysis is suggested. Supervision during the termination phase is expected. Formal written evaluations are conducted annually.

Course Work:
Adult classes are offered on Fridays (12:00-5:10 PM), Child & Adolescent specific classes are held on Tuesdays (12:00-2:00 PM). Child candidates take the Development and Theory sequences on Fridays (12:00-2:30). See programs for more details.