named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
CIPS Board Certification Program in Psychoanalysis
A credentialing program that certifies experienced psychoanalysts who are graduates of IPA or APsA institutes, have at least five years of postgraduate clinical experience, and meet continuing education and ethical conduct requirements. Certification is granted via blind review of documentation and lasts seven years, with recertification required thereafter.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Professional Training and Certification in Mental Health 5 activities
- Administering Board Certification in Psychoanalysis programOffers a Board Certification in Psychoanalysis program established in 2016, which certifies psychoanalysts based on postgraduate experience and education, with recertification required every seven years and supported by continuing education; 182 psychoanalysts have been certified to date.
- Conducting scholarly publishing through book seriesProduces and publishes the book series "The Boundaries of Psychoanalysis" to showcase scholarly work from the CIPS community, contributing to the intellectual development of the field.
- Organizing biennial conferences and educational eventsHosts a biennial clinical conference and supplementary educational programming such as videoconferences and courses to explore psychoanalytic perspectives on topics like climate change and psychedelics, supporting ongoing professional dialogue and learning among members.
- Providing professional development and collaborative learning opportunitiesFosters creative collaboration and professional growth through videoconferences, study groups, courses, and strategic partnership support for psychoanalytic organizations in the United States.
- Representing psychoanalysts in independent IPA component societiesAdvocates for the interests of psychoanalysts belonging to independent component societies of the International Psychoanalytical Association (IPA) in the United States, including engagement on issues affecting psychoanalytic practice and training standards.
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Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
- Managing membership and recognition programsOffers membership to IPA members and analysts-in-training affiliated with IPA component societies or through a Direct Membership pathway, charges annual dues, and recognizes sustained contributions and leadership through Distinguished Life Member and Distinguished Leadership Honoree awards.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Producing and publishing newsletters and creative contentProduces a community newsletter featuring updates from member organizations, accomplishments, reflections, and in memoriam notices, and has previously published creative submissions such as poetry, photos, and paintings in the NewsBriefs newsletter.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$50K
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Program service revenue$11K21%
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Total expenses$52K
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Total assets$24K
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Net assets$23K
2 years on record · 2024–2025 · YoY revenue -36.4%
relationships · 28
Who they work with
- American Psychoanalytic Association Partner — Accepts graduates of APsA training institutes as eligible for Board Certification, indicating alignment with APsA educational standards.
- Beth Siegel Partner — CIPS reporter contributing updates from member institutes or societies.
- Chris Keats Partner — Featured contributor of creative work in the NewsBriefs newsletter.
- Committee on Bylaws and Procedures Partner — Responsible for reviewing and recommending updates to CIPS bylaws and procedural codes.
- Contemporary Freudian Society Partner — Member society within the confederation providing psychoanalytic treatment services.
- Dave Parnes Partner — CIPS reporter contributing updates from member institutes or societies.
- Drew Tillotson Partner — CIPS reporter contributing updates from member institutes or societies.
- Fountain House Partner — Provides original artwork for display on CIPS website.
- IPA Network — Member organization collaborating with the International Psychoanalytical Association on professional and training matters.
- Institute for Psychoanalytic Training and Research Partner — Member society within the confederation providing psychoanalytic training and treatment services.
- International Psychoanalytical Association Network — Represents psychoanalysts belonging to independent component societies of the IPA in the United States
- International Psychoanalytical Association Network — Represents psychoanalysts belonging to independent component societies of the International Psychoanalytical Association (IPA) in the United States.
- International Psychoanalytical Association Partner — Requires applicants to be graduates of IPA training institutes and members of the IPA for at least five years; aligns certification standards with IPA Training Standards.
- International Psychoanalytical Association (IPA) Network — Confederation of Independent Psychoanalytic Societies of the US Inc includes IPA members and analysts-in-training in its membership eligibility.
- Joseph Bobrow Partner — Featured contributor of creative work in the NewsBriefs newsletter.
- Los Angeles Institute and Society for Psychoanalytic Studies Partner — Member society within the confederation providing psychoanalytic treatment services.
- Meredith Redding Partner — Featured contributor of written work in the NewsBriefs newsletter.
- NAPsaC Partner — Collaborates with the North American Psychoanalytic Confederation to advance goals in psychoanalytic practice.
- NPSI Partner — Referenced in a member's reflective essay regarding a transformative process that occurred at the organization.
- Northwestern Psychoanalytic Society and Institute Partner — Member society within the confederation providing psychoanalytic services.
- Psychoanalytic Center of California Partner — Member society within the confederation providing psychoanalytic treatment services.
- Psychoanalytic Institute of Northern California Partner — Member society within the confederation providing psychoanalytic training and services.
- Rosalinda Taymor Partner — Featured contributor of creative work in the NewsBriefs newsletter.
- Routledge Partner — Publishes the CIPS Book Series on The Boundaries of Psychoanalysis.
- Susan Mitchell Partner — CIPS reporter contributing updates from member institutes or societies.
- Terrance McLarnan Partner — Featured contributor of creative work in the NewsBriefs newsletter.
- Vermont Psychoanalytic Study Group Partner — Member society within the confederation providing psychoanalytic study and services.
- psychoanalytic organizations in the United States Partner — Confederation of Independent Psychoanalytic Societies of the US Inc is a strategic partner for psychoanalytic organizations in the United States.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
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- Art-Based Stigma Reductionmethodology: art-for-stigma-reductionBy showcasing art from individuals with lived mental health experience, we increase public visibility and reduce stigma around mental illness because creative expression fosters empathy and humanizes psychological struggles.
- Blind Review for Certification Equitymethodology: blind-review-assessmentBy using a blind review process in board certification, we promote fairness and reduce theoretical bias in credentialing because anonymity during assessment mitigates the influence of professional politics and allegiance to specific psychoanalytic schools.
- Collaborative Intellectual Pluralismmethodology: academic-freedom-pluralismBy fostering dialogue and joint scholarly work across diverse theoretical orientations, we strengthen psychoanalytic knowledge and practice because intellectual friction within a supportive community generates deeper clinical insight and innovation.
- Community-Nurtured Psychoanalytic Practicemethodology: community-nurtured psychoanalysisBy building nurturing and creatively challenging professional communities, we enhance the effectiveness of psychoanalysis because therapeutic growth depends on relational support and collective reflection as much as individual insight.
- Inclusive Membership as Pathway to Representationmethodology: inclusive_membership_modelBy allowing individual analysts and societies to join directly without requiring affiliation through a component society, we expand representation and equity within psychoanalysis because structural inclusion enables broader participation from underrepresented or unaffiliated professionals.