American Psychoanalytic Association

The American Psychoanalytic Association (APsA) is a professional organization dedicated to advancing psychoanalysis as a field of study, practice, and professional development. The organization promotes excellence and innovation in psychoanalytic education through its Department of Psychoanalytic Education (DPE), which supports professional development throughout the analytic life cycle. APsA offers various resources including publications like The Journal of the American Psychoanalytic Association (JAPA), The American Psychoanalyst (TAP), and a Psychotherapist Newsletter. The organization serves multiple professional groups including child clinicians, students, residents, educators, researchers, and scholars. They provide meetings, events, educational programs, fellowships, and awards to support the psychoanalytic community.