The ABRAPlp was established to implement educational standards for psychoanalytic study programs offered in multiple languages and designed to train psychoanalysts who practice the profession, regardless of the country in which they reside.

The expression “mental health” should be reserved for the practice of psychology and medicine. Psychoanalysis is psychoanalysis: a distinct way of listening, in which the analyst’s attentive presence, interpretations, and carefully crafted interventions foster an unparalleled expansion of the analysand’s inner world.

ABRAPlp is committed to advancing the understanding of psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic thought. We believe that psychoanalysis offers a unique and incomparable perspective on the human condition, grounded in deep respect for the complexity and individuality of each person. By providing educational programs for educators, scholars, and health professionals, we seek to...

Individuals registered with ABRAPlp are recognized as qualified to take their place in the field of psychoanalysis. They are capable of practicing as psychoanalysts, teaching psychoanalytic theories, and working with individuals who are familiar with or curious about the benefits of this profound and transformative practice.

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