Candidates accepted for Full Psychoanalytic Training or Non-clinical (Academic) Training in an APsaA Accredited Institute or New Training Facility are eligible for Candidate Membership. Upon the APsaA institute’s notification of newly accepted candidates, the National Office sends out Candidate Membership application forms. Questions? Please contact APsaA’s Membership Services.
Benefits of Candidate Membership
One of the most important reasons for belonging to the American Psychoanalytic Association is to become part of the voice that advocates for psychoanalysis across the country. APsaA membership helps you to:
Participate in Advancing Psychoanalysis
Join 3,500 U.S. colleagues and join candidates from around the world as a member of the International Psychoanalytic Studies Organization (IPSO) to:
- Advocate for the highest standards of psychoanalytic treatment, education, and scientific inquiry
- Support a scientific/humanistic treatment approach that promotes individual freedom and growth
- Foster public understanding and study of the human condition
Be Heard
- Magnify your voice on health care reform
- Lobby and educate the legislature about your profession
Enhance Your Professional Education
Meet Colleagues
- APsaA offers social, scientific, and political networking opportunities. The Association is small enough for all members to be meaningfully involved, yet large enough to provide a diversity of experience and perspectives.
- Networking opportunities with senior analysts and other candidates
- Opportunities for referrals
Participate Online
- Receive one alphabetical and two geographic listings in the "Find an Analyst" Member Directory. Add a link from your APsaA online listing directly to your own personal webpage.
- Subscribe to APsaA’s active e-mail lists, including timely news and announcements as well as online discussions.
- Access useful information in the“members only”section of the APsaA web site.
Share in a Variety of Group Benefits
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