International Association for Group Psychotherapy and Group Processes

What International Association for Group Psychotherapy and Group Processes does

The International Association for Group Psychotherapy and Group Processes (IAGP) is a Swiss-incorporated, tax-exempt nonprofit professional association founded in 1954 with the first Congress of Group Psychotherapy in Toronto, Canada. It serves as the principal global umbrella organization for professionals working with groups in clinical, educational, organizational, and community settings, spanning 39-41+ countries across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. Its operational base is in Kreuzlingen, Switzerland (Reg. no. 409/2003), and it is governed by an elected Board of Directors serving three-year terms under the current presidency of Roberta Mineo (2025-2028).

IAGP's offerings comprise membership programs (Individual and Affiliate Organization subscriptions), a triennial International Congress plus regional congresses (Pacific Rim, Mediterranean, African, Latin American, North American), the annual International Summer Academy in Granada, webinars and online symposiums, peer-reviewed publications including the Forum journal and Globeletter newsletter, six special interest sections (Psychodrama, Couple and Family Therapy, Expressive Arts, Young Professionals, Analytic Group, Organizational Consultancy, Transcultural), and committees focused on Education, Research, and Social and Collective Traumas. Underlying delivery relies on standard SaaS infrastructure rather than proprietary technology: WordPress-based website, Buddypress for online community forums, Zoom for webinars and hybrid events, WooCommerce/Stripe/PayPal for commerce, and Mailchimp for email.

The business model is subscription- and event-driven: revenue derives from annual individual membership fees, annual affiliate organization membership fees, triennial and regional congress registration fees, webinar and educational program fees, publication sales, and donations. Membership provides free access to recorded webinars, reduced congress rates, member-only discussion forums, intervision groups, and the Globeletter newsletter. The organization maintains differentiated pricing tiers for students, retired professionals, and World Bank-categorized country affiliates to broaden accessibility across income levels.

Name

International Association for Group Psychotherapy and Group Processes

Legal name

International Association for Group Psychotherapy and Group Processes

Website

https://iagp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The International Association for Group Psychotherapy and Group Processes (IAGP) is a Swiss-incorporated nonprofit professional association, founded 1954, that delivers memberships, triennial international congresses, regional conferences, webinars, publications, and educational programs to group psychotherapists, organizational consultants, and related professionals across 39+ countries.

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Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Professional Organizations (813920), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAHACAA

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies)

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Professional Conference Organizers (PCOs) & Meeting Planners

Keywords

• Group psychotherapy
• Professional association
• Mental health membership
• Clinical education events
• Group therapy training

Headquarters

HQ city

Kreuzlingen

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Membership Fees: Annual membership fees charged to individual professionals working in group psychotherapy, group processes, and related fields. Membership provides free access to recorded webinars, reduced congress rates, newsletter access, and discussion forums.
2. Affiliate Organization Membership: Annual membership fees charged to organizations with group modalities. Affiliate members gain access to international assembly, research platforms, can offer webinars, and participate in international congress tracks.
3. Congress and Conference Registration: Revenue generated from registration fees for international congresses (triennial) and regional conferences. Members receive discounted rates compared to non-member pricing.
4. Webinar and Educational Program Fees: Some webinars and online symposiums may generate revenue, with free access often provided to members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The International Association for Group Psychotherapy and Group Processes (IAGP) is a global nonprofit professional membership association that delivers individual and organizational membership subscriptions, triennial international congresses, regional congresses, webinars and online symposiums, peer-reviewed publications, and professional training programs in group psychotherapy and group processes. It operates six special interest sections, multiple committees, and educational projects across 41+ countries, serving as an international convener and knowledge exchange platform for mental health professionals, consultants, and academic researchers.

Product overview

The International Association for Group Psychotherapy and Group Processes (IAGP) is a global professional membership organization rather than a technology product company. Its offerings comprise: (1) Membership Programs - Individual and Affiliate memberships providing access to resources, reduced congress rates, and member-only platforms; (2) Events and Conferences - Triennial International Congresses, Regional Congresses (Pacific Rim, Mediterranean, African, Latin American, North American), the annual International Summer Academy in Granada, and regular webinars including Cultural Circle meetings; (3) Publications - Forum Journal (peer-reviewed annual scientific journal), Globeletter newsletter, IAGP Books including 'Cultural Diversity, Groups, and Social Challenges' (2025), and the Golden Almanac; (4) Educational Programs - Intervision/Peer Supervision Groups, Social Dreaming Matrix sessions, Professional Training Projects in underserved regions, and the Leadership Course for Young Professionals; (5) Special Interest Sections - Seven sections covering Psychodrama, Couple and Family Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, Young Professionals, Analytic Group, Organizational Consultancy, and Transcultural issues; (6) Committees - Social and Collective Traumas Committee, Education Committee, and Research Committee; (7) Grants - Ali Nawara Memorial Fund scholarships. The organization also maintains an online community platform with discussion forums for members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Individual Membership Annual individual professional membership subscription providing access to educational content, reduced event rates, and networking platforms for group psychotherapists, group analysts, and consultants.
• Affiliate Membership Annual organizational membership for affiliate associations and institutions with group modalities, granting access to the international assembly of affiliates, research platforms, webinar offerings, international congress tracks, and collaborative project opportunities.
• Triennial International Congress Major international conference held every three years bringing together professionals from 39+ countries in group psychotherapy and group processes, featuring keynotes, workshops, symposia, poster presentations, and experiential seminars.
• Regional Congresses Regional conferences including Pacific Rim, Mediterranean, African, Latin American, and North American regional congresses offering knowledge exchange and professional networking opportunities.
• Webinars and Online Events Online educational events including webinars, workshops, and symposiums covering group psychotherapy, cultural diversity, and trauma topics, with a webinar archive of recorded materials and Cultural Circle meetings.
• International Summer Academy Annual summer academy held in Granada, Spain providing intensive training and educational programs in group psychotherapy and group processes.
• Forum Journal Peer-reviewed annual scientific journal covering psychotherapies and group processes, available on the Open Journal System platform.
• IAGP Books Published books by IAGP including 'Cultural Diversity, Groups, and Social Challenges' (2025) and conference abstract books, sold through the IAGP shop.
• IAGP Leadership Course for Young Professionals Leadership development program for young professionals focusing on leadership and authority, preparing the next generation of group work professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 287+ professionals participated in Social Dreaming Matrix sessions sharing 2650+ dreams across 41+ countries
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration12 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.

• Tele'Drama InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 August 2025Tele'Drama International supported the hybrid program of the 22nd IAGP International Congress in Sapporo, Japan (August 2025). This partnership enabled online participation options for 5 experiential/educational/training seminars, 3 keynote lectures, 5 hybrid workshops, and 10 symposia titles across 21 sessions.
• FEBRAP (Federación Brasileña de Psicodrama)regionalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 September 2024FEBRAP served as the local organizer for the 2nd IAGP Latin American Regional Congress held September 11-14, 2024 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. This joint congress with FEBRAP's 24th Brazilian Congress of Psychodrama featured in-person and virtual participation.
• Young Professional Section MemberscoreOthersYoung professionals participate in IAGP through a dedicated section established by the board in September 2013. They share research, present case studies, and collaborate on projects, webinars, workshops, and fundraising events with other sections.
• Zoom Video CommunicationscoreTechnology or IntegrationIAGP uses Zoom as its primary video conferencing platform for webinars, Social Dreaming Matrix sessions, intervision groups, and hybrid congress elements. The platform enables global participation across 41+ countries.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• American Group Psychotherapy Association: AGPA is the largest U.S.-based professional membership association for group psychotherapy practitioners, offering annual conferences, sections, training programs and the International Journal of Group Psychotherapy. It is the most directly comparable peer to IAGP, operating the same membership-and-congress model for the same professional community.
• Society of Group Psychology and Group Psychotherapy (APA Division 49): Division 49 of the American Psychological Association is the U.S. home for group psychology and group psychotherapy, providing conferences, publications, and member sections. It overlaps directly with IAGP's group psychotherapy mission but operates as a divisional structure within a larger professional society.
• Group Analytic Society: The Group Analytic Society (London) is a long-standing membership organization for group analysts, offering training, supervision groups, conferences and publications in the Foulkesian tradition. It is a direct peer in mission and structure, focused on a subset of IAGP's analytic community.

Broad incumbents

• European Association for Psychotherapy: EAP is the umbrella European psychotherapy association representing multiple modality-specific organizations across Europe, including group psychotherapy. It competes for institutional and affiliate memberships from national psychotherapy societies that may otherwise engage with IAGP.
• World Council for Psychotherapy: WCP is a global umbrella organization for psychotherapy associations worldwide, including representatives of group therapy modalities. It overlaps with IAGP at the international convener level and competes for global congress mindshare and affiliation.

Emerging players

• International Society for Psychotherapy of the Psychoses: ISPS is an international membership organization serving practitioners applying psychotherapy to psychosis, including group-based approaches. It overlaps with IAGP in event programming and membership, though it addresses a narrower clinical population.
• International Association for Group and Family Therapy: An emerging international association focused on group and family therapy, sharing IAGP's combined group/family therapy scope but at an earlier stage of institutional development. It competes for the same Couple & Family Therapy Section audience.

Regional players

• British Association of Psychotherapists: BAP is a UK-based professional association for psychotherapists that includes group therapy training pathways. It addresses a similar practitioner audience within the UK and overlaps with IAGP's affiliate and individual member pools regionally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

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