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Psychoanalytic Association

The Psychoanalytic Association, established in 2005, is a leading Nongovernmental Organization dedicated to advancing psychoanalysis in Kazakhstan and Central Asia. Our mission is to develop theoretical and clinical psychoanalysis, improve the quality of life for individuals suffering from psychological disorders and emotional disturbances, and provide world-class education and training for mental health professionals.

We are committed to transforming mental health care in the region, enhancing professional skills, and fostering a deeper understanding of psychoanalysis.

Over the years, we have trained hundreds of practitioners who now play pivotal roles in mental health care, hosted international seminars and conferences to connect local professionals with global experts, and pioneered initiatives to make psychoanalytic services accessible to underserved communities.
Join us in shaping the future of mental health in Central Asia!

Branch of Institute of Psychoanalysis (Moscow)

2001

First group of alumni 14 students (in total 43 alumni)

First participants of groupanalysis, analytical psychology. Independent societies.

Publishing ”ABC of Psychoanalysis” in Kazakh language (first translation of basic terms, 1 mln views on social media)

2003

Psychoanalytic Association officially founded. Translation and publishing 4 books by Patrik Casement (UK)

2005

2001-2007

2002

2003-2005

Visiting teachers-members of IPA: Nina Assanova, SegeiZimovez, Lola Komarova, Vladimir Tsapov (Russia), Ans van Blokland, Simon van der Spek, Ton Stufkens (Netherlands)

Timeline

First summer school of psychoanalysis in collaboration with Siberian society

2009

Establishment of Institute of Psychoanalysis for Central Asia

First Social entrepreneurship for people with psychosocial disabilities

First Graduation Ceremony of students

2019

First start of the online course "Basics of Psychoanalysis"

2020

2013

2015

2017

Program for "Social Inclusion and Deinstitutionalization"

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Our team

Gulzhan Amangeldinova, MSW

President of the Psychoanalytic Association, psychoanalyst, Master of Social Work and clinical psychologist. (Almaty, Kazakhstan)

Faculty

Henry Lothane, MD

Member of the American and International Psychoanalytic Associations
Clinical Professor of Psychiatry,
Aykana Medical School at Mount Sinai
(New York, USA)

Invited faculty members of the IPA

Luca Caldironi, MD

Clinical psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, member of SPI - APsaA - IPA (Italy)

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Our partners

The Psychoanalytic Association actively collaborates with universities, local communities, embassies, and diverse organizations to advance mental health awareness and psychoanalytic education across Kazakhstan and Central Asia.