Run! Walk! Volunteer! Donate!

The Mel Bornstein Clinic for Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy Free Press Marathon Fundraiser  is coming up soon! Saturday, October 14, 2023 1 mile — 5K — Kids Fun Run (4-12 years) Sunday October 15, 2023 Full Marathon — International Half Marathon (registration is closed) — US Only Half Marathon We have set a BIG goal this year…

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Marvin Margolis, M.D., Ph.D.

August 22, 2023 It is with great sadness that we inform you that our beloved teacher, friend and colleague, Marvin Margolis, died peacefully at his home on August 22. He was 96 years old. For many years, up until his death, his wise leadership and guidance was the heart and soul of our Institute. This…

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Marvin Margolis, M.D., Ph.D.

SAVE THE DATE: October 7, 2023 For the Left Hand

SAVE THE DATE October 7, 2023 4 p.m. State Theater Ann Arbor, Michigan FOR THE LEFT HAND   A DOCUMENTARY FILM ABOUT RESILIENCE AND THE POWER  OF MUSIC IN THE SHADOW OF TRAUMA At age 5, Norman Malone discovered he was a natural at the piano. Tragically, when Norman turned 10, he was attacked, leaving him paralyzed…

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Maxine Grumet, Ph.D.

October 18, 2022 It is with great sadness that we inform you that our dear friend and colleague, Dr. Maxine Grumet, passed away on October 18, 2022 at the age of 79. She was a Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute (MPI) and Michigan Psychoanalytic Society member for many years, a long-time MPI instructor, member of several committees, and…

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Maxine Grumet, Ph.D.

Kathryn Frerichs, Ph.D.

July 3, 1945 – June 18, 2022 Our friend and colleague, Dr. Kathryn Frerichs, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday morning, June 18, 2022. She was an Institute and Society member for many years until she and her husband retired and moved to northern Michigan. Kathy was an MPI instructor, Co-Chair of the Adult Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Educational Program for…

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Kathryn Frerichs, Ph.D.

9 Reasons to Study Psychoanalysis

Dear Colleagues, There are as many reasons for pursuing analytic education as there are analytic learners. Perhaps you want to know more about psychoanalytic theory, the foundation of all talk therapies. Or perhaps you want to further develop your technical skills in order to work more effectively with a broader range of patients. You may…

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APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR TRAINING AND FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE !

Psychoanalytic Training Psychotherapy Training Financial Assistance for Psychoanalytic Education  Because we believe deeply in the value of psychoanalytic education and the importance of supporting students and candidates, we’ve provided and researched a variety of financial assistance options that can supplement or significantly help fund your psychoanalytic program. We encourage you to apply!  Please see the…

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Letter in Support of Ukraine

Dear MPS Members, I am sending this letter out as President of MPS with the endorsement of our MPS Executive Board.  In this letter we heartily profess our support of the Ukrainian people who, though suffering terrible hardships and losses daily, courageously stand up to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s criminal aggression against their country. We…

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2022 MPI OPEN HOUSE

MPI’s 3rd Virtual Open House! Saturday, March 19, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. Followed by the MPS Scientific Program scheduled at 2:00 pm with John Porcerelli, Ph.D., MPI Visiting Professor The Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute offers a full range of psychoanalytic educational opportunities. Download Our Brochure Come and hear about MPI’s psychotherapy and psychoanalytic programs from the directors and…

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How You Can Help Ukraine

From the MPS Crisis Response Committee Chair, Alan Krohn, Ph.D. UPDATE: 3/17/2022 To MPS and MPI Members, The best updates on Apsa and IPA efforts regarding Ukraine can be found in Dr. Mark Smaller’s updates on the Apsa list serve.  At this point it looks like the most important thing it is suggested we do…

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How You Can Help Ukraine