International Association for Psychoanalytic Self Psychology (IAPSP)

IAPSP traces its origins to the 1970’s, to the small, informal group meetings held in Chicago and led by Heinz Kohut, the originator of what later came to be called self psychology. From these early beginnings, professionals interested in the study and development of Kohut’s theory and practice increased in number, leading to our incorporation, in 1981. Then, in 2004, IAPSP was reorganized as a membership-based organization.

Mission:
IAPSP is a global community of mental health professionals, scholars and students committed to improving the lives of individuals and society through the practice, development and expansion of Self Psychology and related contemporary theories.