The activities of the International Federation of Psychoanalysis are based on psychoanalytic principles and ideas developed by Sigmund Freud and his followers, taking into account special aspects of current conditions. The fundamental operating policies of the International Federation of Psychoanalysis are:
– Promoting the integration of specialists, organizations and institutions engaged in professional, educational and research activities in the field of psychoanalysis.
– Creation of a common information space for psychoanalysts from around the world, representatives of various schools and communities, as well as an extensive psychoanalytic e-library and video library in different languages.
– Study of educational standards and special features of practice in the context of social, cultural, historical and national characteristics of development aimed at the interchange within this area, mutual recognition and development of opportunities for accreditation and certification.
– Assistance in organizing psychoanalytic education, training analysis and supervisions.
– Carrying out educational activities focused on the improvement of the general psychological culture, dissemination of psychoanalytic ideas and strengthening the position of psychoanalysis as both a time-proved and modern theory in the field of knowledge about a person.
– Carrying out educational and cultural activities aimed at the development and dissemination of psychoanalytic culture and knowledge.
– Interaction and cooperation with other professional organizations and specialists who work in the field of helping professions and using psychoanalytic and depth-psychological approaches in their practice.