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International Association for Analytical Psychology
Organization details
TypeInternational association
Founded1955
Founder(s)Group of analysts close to C. G. Jung
Key figuresC. G. Jung, C. A. Meier, Gerhard Adler
OrientationJungian
Institutional context
AffiliationIndependent
Relation to IPANone (Jungian tradition, separate from Freudian IPA)
Operations
HeadquartersZurich, Switzerland
Geographic scopeInternational
Training functionAccredited training programs in member societies
PublicationsIAAP Congress Proceedings
Websitehttps://iaap.org


The International Association for Analytical Psychology (IAAP) is the primary international accrediting and regulatory body for professional societies and groups practicing analytical psychology, the school of depth psychology founded by Carl Gustav Jung.[1][2] Established in 1955 in Zurich, Switzerland, by a group of analysts closely associated with Jung, the IAAP promotes the study, dissemination, and ethical practice of analytical psychology worldwide, overseeing training standards for approximately 3,500 analysts across 69 member societies in numerous countries.[3][4]

In the broader history of psychoanalysis, the IAAP represents the institutionalization of the Jungian tradition, which diverged from Sigmund Freud's movement in the early 1910s, forming a parallel international framework distinct from the International Psychoanalytical Association (IPA).[5] It ensures continuity of Jung's legacy through congresses, research support, and global training initiatives.[1]

History

Precursors

Prior to the IAAP's formation, several national and regional Jungian societies emerged, including the Society of Analytical Psychology in London (1945) and the C. G. Jung Institute in Zurich (1948), but lacked an overarching international body to standardize training and ethics amid growing global interest in Jung's ideas.[3][5]

Founding (1955)

The IAAP was founded in 1955 by analysts close to Jung to sustain his work, oversee training standards, and ensure ethical practice in analytical psychology, particularly as Jung's age advanced and personal oversight waned.[3][1][2] C. A. Meier, a close associate of Jung, was elected its first president, and the inaugural IAAP Congress occurred in Zurich in 1958.[3]

Growth and Expansion

From its inception, the IAAP expanded significantly, growing to recognize 69–72 member groups worldwide and over 3,500 trained analysts by the late 20th and early 21st centuries.[3][4][1] Since the late 1990s, it has supported training in underserved regions, establishing facilities across all continents and fostering "Developing Groups" through courses, conferences, and library support.[4]

Key controversies include internal splits within member societies, such as those at the Society of Analytical Psychology leading to the Association of Jungian Analysts (AJA) and the Independent Group of Analytical Psychologists (IGAP).[6]

Organizational Structure

The IAAP operates as a federated international association governed by an elected executive committee comprising representatives from member societies, alongside officers and a dedicated ethics committee.[3][2] It accredits and regulates 69 group members (societies) globally, maintaining autonomy for local groups while enforcing uniform professional standards.[4]

Membership Categories

The IAAP oversees categories including fully trained analysts, trainees, and affiliates within its member societies, with training aligned to IAAP standards.[1]

Training and Formation

Training to become an IAAP-recognized Jungian analyst occurs through accredited programs in member societies, emphasizing high standards in personal analysis, theoretical study, clinical supervision, and ethical conduct.[1][4] Since the 1990s, the IAAP has developed direct training initiatives in regions lacking local societies.[4]

Key Concepts / Theoretical Orientation

The IAAP advances analytical psychology, Jung's comprehensive model of the psyche encompassing psychotherapy for mental health, personality maturation, and applications to cultural issues.[4][5] Core concepts include the collective unconscious, archetypes, and individuation, distinguishing it from Freudian psychoanalysis while sharing roots in the early "Zürich School."[5]

This orientation shapes IAAP practices, prioritizing scientific connections, research, and triennial congresses linking clinical work to broader academic discourse.[1]

Notable Members

  • Carl Gustav Jung: Founding influence; heir to Freud and first IPA president (1910–1914).[5]
  • C. A. Meier: First IAAP president.[3]
  • Gerhard Adler: Founding member (1956), IAAP president (1971), key in UK professionalization and editor of Jung's Collected Works.[6]

Publications

The IAAP publishes proceedings from its triennial international congresses, with 19 volumes documented, supporting dissemination of analytical psychology research.[7][1]

See also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 "IAAP Official Site". Retrieved 2026-01-31.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "International Association for Analytical Psychology - Wikipedia". Retrieved 2026-01-31.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 "History of the IAAP". IAAP. Retrieved 2026-01-31.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 "IAAP - Jungian Directory". Retrieved 2026-01-31.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 "Analytical Psychology". Retrieved 2026-01-31.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "The role played by Gerhard Adler in the development of analytical psychology". British Journal of Psychotherapy. Template:Citation/identifier. 
  7. ↑ "IAAP Congress Proceedings". Daimon Verlag. Retrieved 2026-01-31.
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