Draft:International Federation of Psychoanalytic Societies (IFPS)

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International Federation of Psychoanalytic Societies (IFPS)[edit]

The International Federation of Psychoanalytic Societies (IFPS) is a non-profit organization established in 1962 to advance the global dissemination of psychoanalysis and facilitate diverse perspectives on contemporary psychoanalytic practices. IFPS employs a federated organizational structure designed to maintain diversity among its member associations.

The IFPS continues its operations by organizing biennial forums and publishing the International Forum of Psychoanalysis through the Taylor and Francis Group. It currently consists of 35 member associations across Central Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, Central America, and South America, with an additional 4 study groups interested in future membership.

Objectives and Ideological Principles[edit]

The IFPS aims to encourage diversity and debate within psychoanalytic thought while providing full organizational and scientific autonomy to its member societies. Member societies are dedicated to exchanging scientific and academic objectives and experiences, fostering connections among psychoanalysts and organizations, and encouraging open discussions on theory, practice, and training in psychoanalysis.

Structure[edit]

The federation consists of the Assembly of Delegates (AD), the Executive Committee (EC), the Secretary General (SG), and the Deputy Secretary General (DSG).

History[edit]

The International Federation of Psychoanalytic Societies (IFPS) was established on July 30, 1962, in Amsterdam by four societies: the Deutsche Psychoanalytische Gesellschaft, the Sociedad Psicoanalitica Mexicana A.C, the Wiener Arbeitskreis für Tiefenpsychologie (now Austrian Arbeitskreise for Psychoanalysis), and the William Alanson White Psychoanalytic Society, New York. IFPS was founded in response to the perceived need for a more inclusive and less bureaucratic international psychoanalytic organization, contrasting with existing bodies like the International Psychoanalytic Association (IPA).[1][2]

Erich Fromm, a key advocate for IFPS's establishment and founder of the Mexican Psychoanalytic Society, envisioned an independent, non-bureaucratic international association that would promote a diverse and inclusive approach to psychoanalysis. He believed that existing psychoanalytic organizations had deviated from Freud's radical thinking due to their hierarchical structures.[3]

Erich Fromm was one of the most important promoters of the creation of the International Federation of Psychoanalytic Societies.

Post-World War II, the German Psychoanalytic Society (DPG), faced challenges and was denied reentry into the IPA in 1950 due to concerns about its past association with Nazi ideology. Werner Schwidder, DPG's president, and Erich Fromm initiated efforts in 1960 to establish a network of analysts interested in practicing and transmitting psychoanalysis independently of the IPA.

The groundwork for IFPS was laid through international psychoanalytic meetings in Amsterdam in 1960 and Düsseldorf in 1961, culminating in its establishment at the first International Forum of Psychoanalysis in Amsterdam in 1962.

Igor Caruso, founder of the Viennese Circle for Depth Psychology, also played a significant role in supporting the creation of multiple groups of psychoanalysts in Brazil, which later became part of the Latin American member societies of IFPS.[4]

During its early years, IFPS comprised members with diverse theoretical and practical approaches to psychoanalysis due to a lack of standardized rules or training guidelines. Unlike more structured organizations, IFPS did not mandate discussion until a unanimous agreement was reached. While this approach promoted tolerance and diversity, it sometimes led to insufficient discourse. Most IFPS psychoanalysts developed innovative concepts for various forms of therapy, tailoring psychoanalysis to individual patient needs. IFPS embraced the adaptation of psychoanalytic theory and practice, maintaining a balanced view of Sigmund Freud and his theories.[5]

Present days[edit]

In recent decades, the IFPS has implemented several significant initiatives:

1. Publication: initiated the publication of the quarterly journal International Forum of Psychoanalysis.

2. Archives: founded the IFPS Archives to document the history of psychoanalysis.

3. Membership: It expanded its membership to include individual psychoanalysts.

4. Area of Study: developed an area of study in Adolescence, with its inaugural activity held in Florence in 2023.

Discussions about IFPS[edit]

Scholars and psychoanalysts have examined the role and impact of the International Federation of Psychoanalytic Societies (IFPS) within the psychoanalytic community. Some argue that the establishment of IFPS represented a significant advancement in recognizing diverse perspectives in psychoanalysis. They suggest that IFPS offered an alternative platform to the IPA, fostering a more inclusive environment for different voices and approaches.[5][2][6][7]

Furthermore, IFPS is known for its role in uniting analysts who may have been considered unconventional, particularly those associated with Sandor Ferenczi and the Psychoanalytic Budapest School. This demonstrates IFPS's commitment to accommodating diverse perspectives within psychoanalysis, providing a platform where a variety of ideas can be explored and discussed.[2][1][7]

However, others note that over time, the conservative views within psychoanalysis that IFPS initially sought to challenge have waned. This evolution has led to changes in the field, diminishing the relevance of the ideological stance that once defined IFPS. The concept of a "free" pluralistic exchange, which was central to IFPS's identity, may be less prominent in contemporary psychoanalysis.[2]

One key distinction highlighted by scholars is the difference in training environments between the IPA and the IFPS. Trainee analysts within the IPA often encounter a structured and hierarchical training environment. In contrast, the heterogeneity of IFPS allows trainees more freedom to exchange experiences, challenge established ideas, and explore new approaches in their clinical work and practice.[6]

The Executive Secretary of the IFPS has highlighted contemporary challenges facing the federation, such as defining the IFPS's conceptual specificity, enhancing discussion with delegates, and ensuring the IFPS remains a meaningful reference for its members. Additionally, developing clear strategies for incorporating institutions into the IFPS and supporting the establishment of new institutions are seen as critical challenges facing the federation.[8]

IFPS Member Societies and Study Groups[edit]

The IFPS comprises 35 member societies and 4 study groups interested in joining in the future, located in countries across the Americas and Europe.[9]

Member Societies[edit]

Associaçåo Portuguesa de Psicoanálise e Psicoterapia Psicanalítica (Portugal)

Associazone di Studi Psicoanalitici (Italy)

Canadian Society for Integrated Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis (Canada)

Centro de Estudios y Aplicación del Psicoanalisis (Spain)

Centro Psicoanalitico de Madrid (Spain)

Círculo Brasileiro de Psicanálise Seção Rio de Janeiro (Brasil)

Circulo Psicoanalitico da Bahia (Brasil)

Circulo Psicanalitico de Minas Gerais (Brasil)

Circulo Psicanalitico de Sergipe (Brasil)

Circulo Psicanalitico do Rio de Janeiro (Brasil)

Circulo Psicanalitico do Rio Grande do Sul (Brasil)

Daseinsanalytisches Seminar (Switzerland)

Institutt for Psykoterapi (Norway)

Hellenic Society for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (Greece)

Institut für Psychoanalyse (Switzerland)

Instituto Mexicano de Psicoanalisis A.C. (Mexico)

Istituto di Psicoanalisi Esistenziale Gaetano Benedetti (Italy)

Istituto di Psicoterapia Analitica, H.S. Sullivan (Italy)

Istituto Erich Fromm di Psicoanalisi Neofreudiana (Italy)

Kaunas Society for the Study of Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy (Lithuania)

North Hellenic Psychoanalytic Society (NHPS) (Greece)

Österreichische Arbeitskreise Für Psychoanalyse (Austria)

Schweizerischer Fachverband Für Daseinsanalytische Psychoteraphie (Switzerland)

Scuola di Specializzazione in Psicoterapia Psicoanalitica (A.R.I.R.I.) (Italy)

Scuola Psicoterapia Psicoanalitica (SPP) (Italy)

Seminario de Sociopsicoanalisis A.C. (Mexico)

Sociedad Chilena de Psicoanalisis-ICHPA (Chile)

Società Italiana di Psicoanalisi della Relazione (Italy)

Therapiea Society (Finland)

The Postgraduate Psychoanalytic Society (USA)

William Alanson White Psychoanalytic Society (USA)

IFPS Study Groups[edit]

Egyptian Psychoanalysis Group Cairo (Egypt)

Asociación Psicoanalitica de Cuba (Cuba)

Korean Institute of Clinical Psychoanalysis (Korea)

Sociedade Brasileira de Daseinspsicanálise (SBD) (Brazil)

Relevant Scientific Periodical Activities[edit]

The IFPS organizes its scientific conferences biannually and publishes the International Forum of Psychoanalysis quarterly. The journal is a peer-reviewed publication financed by the IFPS and edited by Taylor and Francis Publishing, encouraging innovative contributions to psychoanalysis. The current editors-in-chief are Marco Conci and Gabrielle Cassullo.

External links[edit]

Official website

Journal website

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Stensson, Jan (2014-04-03). "Fifty years of the IFPS: Some personal memories and comments". International Forum of Psychoanalysis. 23 (2): 115–118. doi:10.1080/0803706X.2013.873141. ISSN 0803-706X.
  2. ^ a b c d Ermann, Michael (2014-04-03). "The changing face of psychoanalysis and the development of the IFPS". International Forum of Psychoanalysis. 23 (2): 69–73. doi:10.1080/0803706X.2013.878811. ISSN 0803-706X.
  3. ^ Funk, Rainer (2000-01-01). "Erich Fromm's Role in the Foundation of the IFPS: Evidence from the Erich Fromm Archives in T bingen". International Forum of Psychoanalysis. 9 (3–4): 187–197. doi:10.1080/080370601300055552. ISSN 0803-706X.
  4. ^ Gojman de Millán, Sonia (2014-04-03). "Development of Latin-American Societies in the IFPS". International Forum of Psychoanalysis. 23 (2): 104–110. doi:10.1080/0803706X.2013.870352. ISSN 0803-706X.
  5. ^ a b Huppke, Andrea (2019-10-02). "IFPS 1960–1985: A new home for international and German psychoanalysis?". International Forum of Psychoanalysis. 28 (4): 236–244. doi:10.1080/0803706X.2019.1591639. ISSN 0803-706X.
  6. ^ a b Rodrigues, Javert (1999-12-31). "IFPS - Is There a Difference?". International Forum of Psychoanalysis. 8 (3–4): 268–272. doi:10.1080/080370699300056374. ISSN 0803-706X.
  7. ^ a b Huppke, Andrea (2021-10-02). "The inception of the International Federation of Psychoanalytic Societies (IFPS)". International Forum of Psychoanalysis. 30 (4): 212–222. doi:10.1080/0803706X.2021.1986231. ISSN 0803-706X.
  8. ^ Flores, Juan (2014-04-03). "The IFPS: Fifty years and the work and future of the Federation". International Forum of Psychoanalysis. 23 (2): 65–68. doi:10.1080/0803706X.2014.890294. ISSN 0803-706X.
  9. ^ "Member Societies – IFPS" (in Spanish). 2024-03-13. Retrieved 2024-04-25.
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