Learn About PsychoanalysisWhat is psychoanalysis and how does it work? Find out more about the process of psychoanalytic treatment, what it can offer and the beneficial outcomes backed by compelling research. LEARN MORE How does psychoanalysis differ from other mental-health therapies?Find out more about the characteristics that help differentiate this treatment from other forms of psychotherapy. LEARN MORE Is psychoanalysis appropriate for children?Child psychoanalysis – an offshoot of adult psychoanalysis – shares with it a common theoretical framework for understanding psychological life, while also using additional techniques and measures to deal with the special capacities and vulnerabilities of children. LEARN MORE Who is a Psychoanalyst?All members of the Canadian Psychoanalytic Society are psychoanalysts, who are members of the International Psychoanalytical Association. LEARN MORE CPS PsychoanalystsFind out more about Canadian Psychoanalytic Society psychoanalysts. LEARN MORE Under what code of ethics do CPS analysts operate?The CPS is an IPA Constituent Organization, and CPS analysts adhere to a strict code of ethics. LEARN MORE To whom should I complain or comment?Learn about what to do if you have a complaint about or would like to comment on the treatment you or your child has been receiving from a CPS analyst. LEARN MORE What can psychoanalysis offer me?Psychoanalysis, by its very nature, delves into the world of the unconscious mind. It has a great deal to offer in helping to understand one’s own “self” as well as helping to understand much of how other peoples’ minds work. LEARN MORE What is the outcome of psychoanalytic treatment?Find a summary of current knowledge about outcomes of psychoanalytic treatments and an explanation of how this knowledge has come about. LEARN MORE
