title: International Association for Analytical Psychology
text: # International Association for Analytical Psychology
  
  The International Association for Analytical Psychology (IAAP) is the international accrediting and regulatory body for all Jungian societies and groups of analytical psychology practitioners, trainees, and affiliates. Analytical psychology was founded by Carl Gustav Jung.
  
  The Association is based in Zurich and was founded in 1955 by C.G. Jung and a group of international analysts. It has member associations/affiliates in 58 countries.
  
  ## Objectives
  
  The main objectives of the IAAP are to advance the understanding and utility of analytical psychology worldwide, and to ensure that the highest professional, scientific and ethical standards are maintained in the training and practice of analytical psychologists among its Member Groups.
  
  