| Bringing together IPA recognized psychoanalytic societies across North America and Asia to foster scientific exchange, mutual collaboration, and global connection |
A Community of Communities
The North American Psychoanalytic Confederation (NAPsaC) serves as the regional bridge connecting International Psychoanalytical Association (IPA) recognized societies across North America and Asia. We are dedicated to advancing the scientific depth, clinical practice, and ongoing vitalization of psychoanalysis through sustained cross-border collaboration and institutional partnership. Our confederation supports member organizations by facilitating inter-regional study groups, coordinating research initiatives, supporting IPA Working Parties, and advocating for high educational and professional standards. By creating spaces for intellectual exchange, NAPsaC strengthens the connections between diverse psychoanalytic traditions and institutes. |
Painting by Carolyn Steinberg |
UPCOMING EVENTS
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GOALSNAPsaC is dedicated to advancing psychoanalysis through inter-regional dialogue, collaborative research, global partnerships, and public outreach. Discover how our core goals shape our mission and outreach efforts. Read Our Strategic Goals | MEMBER ORGANIZATIONSNAPsaC is an Umbrella Organization of North American and Pacific Rim organizations including:
| BOARD OF DIRECTORSNAPsaC Board brings together representatives and alternates from independent component societies across Canada, the United States, and Asia. It is made up of 12 groups, each with one representative and one alternate, bringing the number of Board members to 24. |
| NAPsaC panel at the Canadian Psychoanalytic Society Congress 2026A panel presentation entitled "Society's Polarization and Radicalization: What Can Psychoanalysis Offer to Clarify and Alleviate?" took place on June 5, 2026 at the CPS Congress in Montreal. This is the first time that NAPsaC has participated in the CPS Congress, and we were pleased to receive very positive feedback. Many thanks to the IPA for their co-sponsorship of the presentation. Left to right: Carolyn Steinberg (NAPsaC Secretary), Sue Kolod (NAPsaC President), Louis Brunet (CPS), Elizabeth Wallace (Moderator, NAPsaC President-elect) photo taken by: Maria Nardone |
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