What Matters to Us
IAPSP is dedicated to enriching our understanding of humanity and supporting the dignity and health of each individual.
Transforming Psychoanalytic Treatment Through the Development of Self Psychology
The International Association For Psychoanalytic Self Psychology
Who We Are
We are a growing membership association of clinicians, scholars and theoreticians with over 1000 members in 26 countries across the globe.
What We Do
We provide career development, continuing education, and a vibrant global community to explore and improve how change occurs in treatment through self psychology and related contemporary theories.
Our Mission
Activate our community of clinicians and thinkers to expand and improve psychoanalytic treatment, transforming the lives of individuals and society.
IAPSP CORE VALUES
A Culture of Connectivity
Neither people nor theories evolve in isolation. We may come from different countries and, at times, different methodologies, but what links IAPSP together is a deep belief in everyone's humanity.
Engaging the Socio-Political
Embracing complexity, we explore socio-political contexts throughout our work. Our ethical responsibility to understand and promote the dignity of all persons encompasses our discussions, workshops, conferences and publications.
We stand unequivocally by our DEI statement.
Climate crisis statement coming soon!
Opportunities for Growth and Expansion
Career-transforming experiences in writing, speaking and education connect members to diverse global networks of mental health professionals.
To Inspire Thought-Leadership At Every Level of Experience
As passionate communicators who welcome debate we encourage the development of everyone's unique voice.
Transparency and Accountability
We are committed to the health of our association, to upholding its ethical and fiscal standards, and to adopting a governmental structure that allows greater member participation in our decision making.
