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as accepted at the 24th Congress of the International Psycho-Analytical Association held at Amsterdam in 1965
1Title
The name of the organization shall be 'The International Psycho-Analytical Association', hereinafter referred to as 'The Association.'
2Definition of Psycho-analysis
The term 'psycho-analysis' refers to a theory of personality structure and function, application of this theory to other branches of knowledge, and, finally, to a specific psychotherapeutic technique. This body of knowledge is based on and derived from the fundamental psychological discoveries made by Sigmund Freud.
3Objects of the Association
a.To facilitate communication among psycho-analysts and psycho-analytic organizations by means of appropriate publications, scientific congresses and other meetings.
b.To promote training and education standards which will favour the continued development of psycho-analysis.
c.To support the formation and development of psycho-analytic organizations.