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The Los Angeles Institute and Society for Psychoanalytic Studies (LAISPS) is a progressive organization dedicated to providing comprehensive psychoanalytic education to mental health professionals at all levels. As an IPA component society, it fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and promotes ongoing learning through various training programs, including a four-year psychoanalytic training program and one-year courses on vital topics like clinical technique and applied psychoanalysis. LAISPS also emphasizes community outreach and support for underrepresented populations through its Diversity Fund, which enables psychoanalytically-oriented clinicians to deepen their practices. With opportunities for collaboration, professional networking, and continued education, LAISPS serves as a collegial home for its members, candidates, and affiliates, while advocating for the advancement of psychoanalytic thought. Generated from the website