The World Association of Psychoanalysis

The World Association of Psychoanalysis is a consequence of Dr Jacques Lacan’s teaching as it has become widespread throughout the world. It is the first international association since that founded by Freud, which brings together psychoanalysts in an orientation that carries J. Lacan’s battle. It is the second worldwide network after the International Psychoanalytical Association (IPA).The WAP is an association under French law (law 1901). Its headquarters are at 5 rue de Lille, in Paris.Characterised by the diversity of languages ​​and styles, its objective is to develop and keep psychoanalysis of the Lacanian orientation alive in the world. It intends to work towards progress in study (research activities) and psychoanalytic practice (constant evaluation of results and its progress) in accordance with the teaching of Jacques Lacan.In each of its Schools, it encourages the creation of CPCTs, free Consultation Centres, so that psychoanalytic treatment remains within the reach of the general public. It is concerned with mental health legislation in the different countries in which it operates. The WAP is a UN non-governmental organisation.

The World Association of Psychoanalysis has set itself the objective of promoting the development of psychoanalysis throughout the world. It advances the practice and study of psychoanalysis in accordance with the teachings of Jacques Lacan, and develops actions for the training and democratisation of psychoanalysis. Founded in Buenos Aires on 3 January 1992 and declared in Paris on 7 February 1992, the WAP embraces the intention expressed by Jacques Lacan in his Founding Act of the French School of Psychoanalysis, adopts the principles contained in his Proposition on the Psychoanalyst of the School (1967) and is part of the movement to reclaim the Freudian field which began on 21 June 1964.

To achieve its objectives, the WAP maintains close links with the Association of the Foundation of the Freudian Field. The WAP has recognised several Schools: In America: School of the Lacanian Orientation (Argentina), New Lacanian School (various Latin American countries), Brazilian School of Psychoanalysis (Brazil). In Europe: École de la Cause Freudienne (France), Lacanian School of Psychoanalysis (Spain), Lacanian School of Psychoanalysis (Italy) and the New Lacanian School (various European countries).

The WAP ensures that psychoanalysis is disseminated throughout the world by means of educational activities. It must publicise the initiatives of the various Schools, both by disseminating them to the media and by supporting them with the mental health authorities. In each of its Schools, it encourages the creation of free Consultation Centres to ensure that psychoanalytic treatment remains within the reach of the general public. It is concerned with mental health legislation in the various countries where it operates.