Constitution and Byelaws of the International Psycho-Analytical Association—As Accepted at the 29th Congress of the International Psycho-Analytical Association Held at London, July 1975

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 'psychoanalysis' refers to a theory of personality structure and function, to the 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 psychoanalysts and psychoanalytic 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 psychoanalysis.

c.To support the formation and development of psychoanalytic organizations.

4LOCATION OF THE ASSOCIATION