Courses
Models of the Mind (MoM)
An introduction to psychoanalytic thinking
Models of the Mind is a 20-week in-room course that explores different models of how the mind
develops and functions as viewed by some key psychoanalytic thinkers. Beginning with
Freud and ending with a brief look at some contemporary thinkers, each seminar will
explore aspects of how a particular psychoanalyst conceived of the human psyche.
The method will be a guided discussion each week with selected readings by psychoanalytic
thinkers. Each session will be facilitated by psychoanalysts who are members of the
Melbourne Institute for Psychoanalysis.
This course is not a comprehensive theoretical instruction or clinical training in
psychoanalysis. It is an opportunity to explore some of the concepts and ideas of some key
psychoanalytic thinkers and in particular their ‘model of the mind’.
Where:
The 2026 MOM course will be conducted in room at the Melbourne Institute for Psychoanalysis, 400 Tooronga Rd, Hawthorn
When:
The course will commence May 7, 2026 and conclude October 22, 2026
Seminars will be Thursday evenings 7:30pm - 9pm
There will be breaks over school holiday periods
Cost
$2,380
Bursaries may be available for applicants experiencing financial hardship through the Australian Psychoanalytic Foundation
Applications are open
Please contact us at modelsofthemind2024@gmail.com if you would like an application form. Applicants will be asked to attend a brief interview in February 2026 to ensure the course is a good fit for their learning goals.
Five Current Thinkers in Psychoanalysis
5 Week Discussion Group with Ofra Eshel, Dana Amir, Julia Kristeva, Alessandra Lemma & Jessica Benjamin
This short course will look at five further current thinkers in psychoanalysis, following on from the earlier Five Current Thinkers in Psychoanalysis discussion group. Participants will be given an article and further background chapters for each week. The group will use free and open discussion as the method of exploring the ideas of each psychoanalytic thinker.
Where:
Online via Zoom
When:
Seminars will be Thursday evenings 7:30pm - 9pm
28 January, 4 & 11 February, 4 & 11 March
Cost
$550
Applications are open
Please contact us at
administration@melbinstpsychoanalysis.com if you would like an application form. Applicants will be asked to attend a brief online interview to ensure the course is a good fit for their learning goals.
Contact Richard Price for more information or if you would like to be notified of any future educational courses run by the MIP