Upcoming Events
Our Mission
The New Washington School of Psychiatry is a learning community.
Our mission is to provide education and training for mental health professionals and the community, focusing on psychodynamic and interpersonal thought and practice to improve mental health for individuals and society.
Our history
A legacy reimagined for a new generation of mental health providers
In 2023, a small, committed group of psychoanalytic psychotherapists in Washington, DC came together to found the New Washington School of Psychiatry (NWSP).
Their vision was sparked by the pending closure of the Washington School of Psychiatry (WSP) – and their determination to carry its mission forward.
Founded in 1936 under the William Alanson White Foundation, WSP was a pioneering institution with a bold vision: to explore how interpersonal relationships and the socio-cultural environment shape the inner world.
With Harry Stack Sullivan as its first president, WSP quickly became known for breaking new ground – launching the influential journal Psychiatry: Interpersonal and Biological Processes, founding more than a dozen training programs, and opening centers focused on aging, race, ethnicity, and culture.
NWSP now carries that legacy into the future.
NWSP offers a range of training opportunities: from single-day conferences and multi-week seminars to multi-year programs with both in-person and virtual formats.
We aim to deepen the conversation around how psychodynamic theory addresses the challenges of today – and to foster a multi-generational, inclusive home for clinicians committed to lifelong learning.
JOIN AN UPCOMING EVENT OR PROGRAM
Our community is open to mental health providers around the world
At NWSP, we’re proud to continue that the interpersonal tradition begun by WSP decades ago.. Our events and programs are designed to inspire, challenge, and support mental health professionals at every stage of their journey. Whether you’re joining us for a single-day conference or enrolling in a multi-year program, you’ll be part of a learning experience rooted in the same spirit of inquiry and excellence that defined WSP.
Here are our upcoming events and educational programs:
Educational Programs, Upcoming Events
The Ear, the Eye, and the Heart: Listening for Unconscious Communication in Psychotherapy
Educational Programs, Upcoming Events
Psychiatric Medications: A Practical Primer for Psychotherapists
Educational Programs, Upcoming Events
The National Group Psychotherapy Institute (NGPI) presents Basic Principles of Group Therapy
Educational Programs, Upcoming Events
Inside the Lacanian Clinic: Seminars on the Symptom
Educational Programs, Upcoming Events
An Approach to Couple’s Therapy Through the Lens of Nervous System Response
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The National Group Psychotherapy Institute (NGPI) presents What Large Group Experience Teaches Us About Group Therapy and Ourselves as Therapists
Educational Programs
National Group Psychotherapy Institute (NGPI)
Educational Programs
Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP)
Educational Programs
Core Concepts in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (CCPP)
Educational Programs
Clinical Program on Psychotherapy Practice (CPPP)
Educational Programs
Center for the Study of Aging & Clinical Applications (CSACA)
Educational Programs
Exploring Collective Trauma and Collective Healing
Find your professional home
Become a Member of NWSP
An NWSP membership means more than a mailing list or a discount code. It means joining a living community of clinicians who think deeply, practice relationally, and value personal and professional growth.
Our members are psychotherapists and other mental health professionals at every stage of their careers. What unites us is a commitment to doing meaningful work with fellow clinicians – with access to leading-edge training, ongoing conversations, and a space where ideas and relationships are equally valued.
Membership includes:
Membership is open year-round.
Whether you're local to the greater Washington, DC area or joining us from afar, you’re welcome here.
