Cincinnati Psychoanalytic Institute

“CPI stands alone in its unique training abilities in a fast-paced, often impersonal world. The emotional health and growth of the individual remains our primary concern. We must preserve our ability to enhance the skills of those who meet the mental health needs of our friends,  family and neighbors.” -Betty Goldsmith, longtime CPI advocate

As the year 2011 came to a close, despite a sluggish economy, the CPI endowment has recovered to its 2008 level and we continue to operate under a policy of a balanced budget. In 2010, there was a 20% increase in the number of donors to the Annual Appeal, a trend we hope will continue in 2011. Most importantly, CPI continues to be the sole provider of advanced psychoanalytic training for mental health professionals in the tri-state area and a source of psychoanalytic programs geared towards the lay population.

In September 2011, the Analytic Training Program has five candidates in their third year of training. Pre-matriculation classes are being held for 10 individuals, several of whom have expressed interest in beginning analytic training in September 2012. The Advanced Psychotherapy Program has 10 enrollees in the class of 2011-2013. The Tillie Krug Child Analytic Training Program is part of the three-year program within a consortium of six institutes around the nation. There are three CPI candidates enrolled in that program. The Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy Program will graduate six students in February 2012.  

The Institute faculty continue to provide psychotherapy supervision and teaching for residents within the University of Cincinnati’s Department of Psychiatry.

The Kapp Memorial Library and MacLeod Reading Room, with over 3,400 books and 20 journal subscriptions, play a crucial role in the education of our candidates and students.

CPI continues to bring nationally known speakers to Cincinnati for lectures and workshops. Additionally, the Association for Psychoanalytic Thought presents a series of stimulating programs at the Institute each year.

CPI partnered with Hebrew Union College to present Harold Pinter's play Ashes to Ashes with actors Dale Hodges and Kevin Crowley, and with leadership by board member Joel Singerman, MD. The complex play was followed by a panel discussion moderated by Jack Lindy, MD, from CPI, with Gila Safran Naveh, PhD, Chair of UC’s Department of Judaic studies, as the discussant.  

Dr Richard Kogan, Julliard-trained pianist and Harvard-trained psychiatrist, will return with CPI sponsorship for the 4th time to present The Music and Mind of Beethoven on Thursday, March 8, 2012 at the Carnegie Visual and Performing Art Center in Covington, Kentucky.

After six years of service, Drs. Clayton Gotwals, Edward Kohn and Richard Honig will complete their extended term as the Peter and Mary Levin Institute Directors and will be replaced by Sydney Anderson, PhD, and Brett Clarke, MSW, in April 2012.

The Cincinnati Psychoanalytic Institute is a vibrant and unique educational institution. Every contribution helps CPI teach skills, which in turn, have a positive impact on patient and clients’ lives. Your support is greatly appreciated.