Report of the 31st International Psycho-Analytical Congress

This issue of the Bulletin of the International Psycho-Analytical Association, which has been carefully put together by Dr Francis McLaughlin, Secretary of the IPA, presents in detail the proceedings and recommendations of the Executive Council and the Business Meeting held in conjunction with the 31st IPA Congress in New York in July 1979. It also contains detailed information concerning the activities of the various component societies of the IPA, information that could not be presented to the Business Meeting because of the pressure of time. Reading of the Bulletin will indicate the lively range of activities going on in all parts of the component organizations of the IPA as well as of the IPA itself.

INTRODUCTION

The Thirty-First International Psycho-Analytical Congresss was held in New York City, from Sunday, 29 July to Friday, 3 August 1979, at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. The meetings were held under the auspices of the American Psychoanalytic Association, and under the Presidency of Dr Edward D. Joseph.

In respect of the organization of the Congress and the social events, the Association is indebted to the Congress Organizing Committee, and especially its Chairman, Milton E. Jucovy; its Secretary, Mervin H. Hurwitz; and its Treasurer, Howard H. Schlossman; as well as to the staff of the Central Office of the American Psychoanalytic Association. For the scientific organization, our grateful thanks to Albert J. Solnit, Chairman of the Programme Committee; Adam Limentani, Chairman of the European Programme Committee; and to Richard A. Isay, Secretary of the Committee.

A magnificent opening Reception, which was much appreciated by everyone, was given by the host American Association for all Congress participants at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel on Sunday evening. On Wednesday, 31 July, the formal Congress Reception was held at the Metropolitan Museum of New York, which enabled all participants to enjoy special exhibits, inclu