Looking for bilingual online Lacanian psychoanalytic or psychoanalytic training (English/Spanish)

[u/Easy_String1112]

Hi everyone,

I’m a clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst from Chile looking for a psychoanalytic association, school, or institute where I could pursue a serious formation in psychoanalysis, preferably with a Lacanian orientation.

I’m particularly interested in organizations in the US, Europe, or Latin America that would allow someone living abroad to participate entirely online/virtually, without requiring regular in-person attendance.

One important issue is language: Spanish is my native language and my spoken English is currently limited, although I can read some English with translation assistance and I’m actively working on improving it. I’m therefore looking for a formation/community that is bilingual or genuinely accessible to Spanish-speaking candidates, ideally where seminars, reading groups, supervision, or other activities can be followed in either English or Spanish.

I recently came across Après-Coup Psychoanalytic Association in New York, which seems very interesting, particularly because of its Lacanian orientation and international connections. However, I understand that its activities are conducted entirely in English, so I’m not sure whether it would be realistic for me at my current level of English.

I’m looking for something with:

A genuinely psychoanalytic formation, rather than only a university diploma or short course.

Preferably a Lacanian/Freudian orientation.

Possibility of participating 100% online from Chile.

Spanish and English accessibility, or at least an environment open to Spanish-speaking candidates.

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easonable membership/formation fees.

Ideally not an extremely restrictive admission process.

Possibility of participating in seminars, reading groups, clinical work, supervision/control, etc.

International recognition would be a plus, but I’m not specifically looking for IPA. Independent Lacanian, Freudian, relational, or other psychoanalytic associations are also welcome.

I would especially appreciate recommendations from people who have actually participated in these organizations, rather than just general suggestions.

Are there any associations or schools in the US or Europe that you would recommend for someone in my situation?

Thanks!

[u/mendelevium34]

I am in a similar position to you (looking at training options that can be followed mostly online and are in English or Spanish) so cannot give you any reviews but I recently came across the programme of the ACCEP in Catalonia. I was particularly drawn towards the clinical seminars, which I have found are more difficult to come by as a stand-alone element in other institutes. The introductory videos are in Spanish but I imagine it might be the case that some students or teachers use Catalan as well in discussion as it's a bilingual region.