The Association for the Advancement of Psychoanalysis

The past year has contained many evidences of the Association's growth and expansion. In December, 1948, the Association, ACAAP, and the Institute moved to new and more spacious quarters at 220 West 98th Street. The number of analysts certified by the Institute and admitted to the Association as associate members has increased threefold over the previous year. A candidate of the Institute has presented an original paper at an Academy meeting. The number of candidates who have been first and secondary discussants at these meetings has greatly increased. At the Association Interval meetings one candidate presented a paper, a number have functioned as moderators, and the participation in the general discussion by the candidates has been much broader.

This year the Association made a significant step in the direction of greater participation in the activities of the American Psychiatric Association. Dr. Martin has been made chairman of their Committee on Leisure-Time Activities. At the Annual Convention held in Montreal, Canada, from May 23 through May 27, 1949, there were 15 members of the Association and candidates of the Institute present. Dr. Horney presented a paper entitled “Dynamics of Psychotherapy” which was heard by over 700 people. Representatives of the Association discussed 17 different papers given during the convention. In addition the viewpoint of the Association was presented to many others through innumerable personal contacts. On the basis of this very satisfying and effective effort, plans have already been initiated for an even greater participation at the next annual convention to be held in Detroit, Michigan, in May, 1950.

With all these expanded activities, the Association continues to carry on its other regular functions: the publication of the AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHOANALYSTS, the direction of the community-education program carried out by the Auxiliary Council, and the operation of the Association Bookshop.