We are committed to transforming mental health care in the region, enhancing professional skills, and fostering a deeper understanding of psychoanalysis.
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.
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!
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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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.
The CARe Network
Department of employment and social services of Almaty