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The Berliner Lehr- und Forschungsinstitut der Deutschen Akademie für Psychoanalyse (DAP) e.V. is a state-recognized training institute with over five decades of expertise in teaching, research and therapy. Founded in 1968 by Günter Ammon as the Institute for Dynamic Psychiatry and Group Psychodynamics and established as DAP since 1969, it is dedicated to the training and further education of psychologists and doctors in psychoanalytic and psychodynamic approaches[1][2][3].
The institute offers comprehensive in:
Of particular note are the psychotherapeutic services for adults in individual and group settings, supplemented by self-awareness events. A continuous entry into training courses is possible, with semesters starting in mid-April and October. The curriculum includes theoretical teaching, practical supervision and self-awareness, which concludes with the state license to practice. For the summer semester 2025, places are still being awarded under the old Psychotherapist Act; new further training courses are in accreditation[2][3].
Highly qualified lecturers such as Prof. Dr. Maria Ammon (Psychological Psychotherapist, Psychoanalyst), Dipl.-Psych. Gabriele von Bülow M.A. (Psychological Training Director) and Dipl.-Psych. Petra Kiem (Head of Group Psychotherapy) guarantee personal, collaborative support in a small atmosphere[4][5][6].
The main mission of the DAP lies in the further development of psychoanalytic knowledge through teaching, research and clinical practice. Central is the self-awareness in individual and group sessions to enable deep insights into psychodynamic processes. The institute promotes individual support and emphasizes scientific exchange - a core area from the beginning[1][2][3].
The DAP is a member of the Dachverband Deutschsprachiger Psychotherapeutischer Vereinigungen (DDPP), affiliated with the World Psychiatric Association (WPA) and the Deutsche Fachgesellschaft für Tiefenpsychologisch fundierte Psychotherapie (DFT). Diverse cooperations with international professional societies, clinics and practices strengthen the exchange of scientific experiences[1][2].
The publication organ is the Internationale Zeitschrift für Psychiatrie und Psychoanalyse, which has been published for over 40 years and disseminates research results[1][3].
As a research institute, the DAP drives the further development of psychoanalysis, especially in dynamic psychiatry and group dynamics. The management by Prof. Dr. Maria Ammon seamlessly combines science, teaching and practice[5][6].
Although specific sustainability initiatives are not described in detail in the sources, the long-standing psychotherapeutic work reflects a contribution to mental health - a sustainable approach in an increasingly stressed society[2].
With a central location in Berlin-Charlottenburg, the institute offers a wide spectrum for professionals and clients who want to understand deep psychological processes and use them therapeutically. It stands for Tradition and Innovation in psychoanalysis[2].
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