North American Psychoanalytic Confederation

What North American Psychoanalytic Confederation does

North American Psychoanalytic Confederation (NAPsaC) is a private non-profit membership confederation founded in 2003 and incorporated in New York State in March 2012. It was established to enable North American component societies of the International Psychoanalytical Association (IPA) to communicate, collaborate, and facilitate scientific exchange among the three IPA Regional Groups (North America, Latin America, and Europe). The organization is composed of 12 IPA-recognized psychoanalytic societies and institutes spanning Canada, the United States, and Asia (Japan, Korea, Taiwan), with a board of 24 representatives under a Two-Tier voting system adopted in 2017.

NAPsaC's core offerings consist of governance and coordination services rather than commercial products. These include Social Dreaming Matrix virtual events, tri-regional conferences, IPA Working Parties in North America, and a variety of member-society outreach programs (pro-bono trauma treatment, low-cost referral services, school-based mental health support, and crisis-related initiatives). The organization maintains a basic informational website (napsac.info) and distributes programming through member societies and Zoom-based virtual events. Technology is not a differentiator; the value proposition rests on institutional designation, federation governance, and convening authority.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through member dues — described in source documents as 'very low' — supplemented by donations (including a $25 suggested donation for Social Dreaming events and a $500+ two-year ROOM 100 membership tier supporting the ROOM publication). No revenue figures are disclosed, and no fundraising infrastructure beyond PayPal and email-based outreach is referenced. The customer base is institutional rather than individual, comprising professional psychoanalytic societies and institutes, with no commercial end-market exposure.

Name

North American Psychoanalytic Confederation

Legal name

North American Psychoanalytic Confederation

Website

https://napsac.info

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NAPsaC is a non-profit membership confederation that enables North American and Asian component societies of the International Psychoanalytical Association (IPA) to communicate, collaborate, and exchange scientific work through conferences, working parties, and outreach programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Psychoanalytic Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

Keywords

• Psychoanalytic professional confederation
• Member society services
• Mental health outreach programs
• Scientific exchange conferences
• Professional development societies

Headquarters

HQ city

Nyack

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Member Dues: NAPsaC collects dues from member societies and institutes to fund organizational activities. Dues are described as 'very low' and challenging to operate as other IPA Regional Groups do. The organization had no independent bank account or financial structure until incorporation in 2012.
2. Donations: The organization accepts donations through PayPal and other mechanisms. Donation tiers include ROOM 100 membership at $500 or more for two years, supporting initiatives like 'Speaking of Home' and 'We Are The Light'. NAPsaC also encourages donations to PACE (Psychoanalytic Assistance in Crises and Emergencies Committee).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

North American Psychoanalytic Confederation (NAPsaC) is a professional non-profit confederation that enables communication and collaboration among North American Component Societies of the International Psychoanalytical Association (IPA). It coordinates member-driven programs including psychoanalytic conferences, Social Dreaming Matrix events, the ROOM publication platform, IPA Working Parties study groups, and outreach initiatives through member societies.

Product overview

North American Psychoanalytic Confederation (NAPsaC) is a professional confederation organization, not a technology product company. Its offerings consist of member-driven programs and services including Social Dreaming Matrix events (virtual gatherings exploring collective social unconscious through dream sharing), tri-regional conferences addressing psychoanalytic topics, the ROOM publication platform for transformative dialogue, PACE crisis assistance committee, IPA Working Parties study groups, and various member society outreach programs. These programs facilitate scientific exchange among psychoanalytic societies across North America, Latin America, and Europe rather than offering commercial products or technology solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Social Dreaming Matrix Events Online virtual gatherings using Social Dreaming methodology, where participants share dreams and associations to explore collective anxieties and the social unconscious. Each matrix session lasts one hour followed by a half-hour Dream Reflection Dialogue.
• NAPsaC Conferences Tri-regional panels and conferences addressing psychoanalytic topics of interest to analysts and training candidates worldwide, including recordings of past events.
• ROOM Publication A journal and programming platform serving as a vital space for transformative thought, dialogue, and understanding, featuring initiatives like 'Speaking of Home' and 'We Are The Light'.
• IPA Working Parties in North America

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• International Psychoanalytical Association (IPA)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003IPA is the parent organization that assigns associations, component societies, and study groups to the North American region. NAPsaC was formed specifically to enable the North American Component Societies of IPA to communicate and collaborate. NAPsaC serves as a formal 'link' group connecting North American IPA Representatives with the IPA Board. IPA Board representatives are invited to NAPsaC board meetings to discuss IPA activities.
• American Psychoanalytic Association (APsaA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPsaA holds a unique position as the only organization considered a Regional Association by IPA via a special 1939 decree. It functions as a vetting and governing umbrella for 40 Affiliate Societies. APsaA has 2 representatives on the NAPsaC Board.
• Canadian Psychoanalytic Society (CPS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCPS contains seven branch societies within Canada. It has 2 representatives on the NAPsaC Board representing Canadian interests.
• Confederation of Independent Psychoanalytic Societies (CIPS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCIPS represents Independent Psychoanalytic Societies through voluntary membership. Originally part of NAPsaC Board structure, CIPS withdrew from collective representation but Independent Societies now represent themselves separately on the NAPsaC Board.
• Component Societies and Study GroupscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIPA Component Societies, Provisional Societies, and Study groups serve as training and membership institutions. North American region includes societies in Canada, US, and Asia (Japan, Korea, Taiwan). Vermont and Taiwan Study Groups participate in NAPsaC Board meetings.
• ROOMminorGTM or Marketing PartnerROOM is a publication/platform supported by NAPsaC for transformative thought and dialogue. ROOM 100 membership ($500+/2 years) supports initiatives like 'Speaking of Home' and 'We Are The Light'. NAPsaC promotes ROOM as a key partner in its outreach efforts.
• PACE: Psychoanalytic Assistance in Crises and Emergencies CommitteeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPACE is an IPA committee for psychoanalytic assistance in crises and emergencies. NAPsaC encourages its members to donate to PACE and similar efforts. NAPsaC supports efforts to further psychoanalytic understanding in crisis situations.
• Social Dreaming International NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational network of consultants and hosts including Maria Pia Conte, Carlos Remotti-Breton, and Irene Cappelli who lead NAPsaC's Social Dreaming Matrix events. Network connects psychoanalysts exploring collective social unconscious globally.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• British Psychoanalytic Association (BPA): U.K. national psychoanalytic membership organization affiliated with IPA; comparable in mission (training standards, professional membership) though serving a different geography.
• Latin American Psychoanalytic Federation (FEPAL): Sister IPA Regional Group for Latin America; one of the three IPA Regional Groups NAPsaC is explicitly chartered to engage in tri-regional scientific exchange with.
• European Psychoanalytic Federation (EPF): Sister IPA Regional Group serving Europe; NAPsaC explicitly co-sponsors EPF conferences and the two confederations engage in tri-regional scientific exchange.

Broad incumbents

• International Psychoanalytical Association (IPA): Parent global body of psychoanalytic associations; NAPsaC operates as its designated North American Regional Group, making IPA the natural apex peer in the same professional ecosystem.
• American Psychological Association (APA): Dominant U.S. professional association for psychology; broader incumbent in the mental health professional membership space where NAPsaC operates at the psychoanalytic niche.
• American Psychiatric Association (APA): Largest U.S. psychiatric professional association; broader peer in mental health professional membership with overlapping advocacy and training-standard missions.

Direct peers

• American Psychoanalytic Association (APsaA): Largest NAPsaC member society and the only IPA Regional Association in North America via 1939 decree; APsaA governs 40 Affiliate Societies and shares board representation with NAPsaC.
• Confederation of Independent Psychoanalytic Societies (CIPS): Federation of independent U.S. psychoanalytic societies originally represented on the NAPsaC Board; structurally a confederation peer serving the same independent-society niche.
• Canadian Psychoanalytic Society (CPS): Core NAPsaC member society containing seven Canadian branch societies; directly comparable as a national psychoanalytic membership organization with formal NAPsaC board seats.

Others

• National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology (NCSPP): Accrediting and convening body for professional psychology training programs; comparable as a nonprofit membership/coordinating organization for mental-health training institutions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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