The Michigan Psychoanalytic Council is dedicated to the promotion of humanitarian principles and enhancing personal and interpersonal well-being and creativity by bringing psychoanalytic understanding to life. This includes a commitment to action within the community: through high-quality low-cost treatment of those in need; continuing adult education through courses, conferences, and scientific meetings; and providing consultation regarding issues concerning the well-being of children, adults, and families within the broader community.
The objectives of the Council are
- The study of psychoanalysis
- The enhancement of public and scientific interest in psychoanalysis
- The support of educational and research programs in psychoanalysis
- The establishment of standards and the certification of qualified individuals in psychoanalysis
- The establishment of educational programs to train qualified individuals in psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy, and to award them a certificate upon graduation
- The establishment of collaborative relations with other organizations with similar interests
- The maintenance of a non-discriminatory policy regarding gender, race, age, religion, sexual orientation, and ethnicity in membership and training
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