IGAS
The Irish Group Analytic Society (IGAS) was founded in 1995 and is the professional body for Group Analysis in Ireland. As such, it seeks to promote the practice and development of Group Analysis, also known as Group Analytic Psychotherapy. IGAS has a close relationship with the Irish Institute of Group Analysis (IIGA), and both bodies work together on issues of mutual concern and interest.
Membership
Membership of the Society includes the following benefits:
  • Access to the quarterly IGAS newsletter.
  • Governed and protected by the IGAS Code of Ethics.
  • Updates on developments in Group Analysis, planned events, further training etc.
  • Continuing Professional Development.
  • Representation on appropriate national and international bodies.
There are five categories of membership:
Honorary Membership: This is conferred, on the recommendation of the Committee, on those who have made a significant contribution to Group Analysis.
Full Membership: Graduates of training courses in Group Analysis are eligible for Full Membership.
Associate Membership: This category of membership is open to people who have been on group analytic workshops or courses, or who have an interest in Group Analysis.
Guest Membership: At the discretion of the Committee of IGAS, this is occasionally granted for a limited period.
Student Membership: Trainees on accredited group analytic training courses are eligible to become Student Members.
Affiliations
IGAS has both national and international affiliations:
Irish Council for Psychotherapy (ICP): ICP is the umbrella organisation for all psychotherapies in Ireland, and is a National Awarding Organisation of the European Association for Psychotherapy (EAP). In conjunction with EAP, ICP awards the European Certificate of Training (ECT).

www.psychotherapy-ireland.com
European Federation for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy in the Public Sector (EFPP): EFPP, of which IGAS is a member, facilitates communication between psychoanalytic psychotherapy networks in Europe. It advocates the availability of psychoanalytic psychotherapy and its applications in member countries, and is especially concerned with the development of psychoanalytic psychotherapy within the public service. The EFPP has developed a European Certificate of Psychoanalytic Group Psychotherapy.

www.efpp.org
IGAS committee
A committee is elected annually and is responsible for the co-ordination of the Society's activities. The following are the committee members for 2006-2007:
  • Miriam Uhlemann - Joint Chairperson
  • Julie Howley - Joint Chairperson
  • Teresa Mason - Secretary
  • Mary Gordon - Treasurer
  • Margaret Clarke - Member
  • Maria O'Reilly - Member
  • Liam Breen - Member


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