The Irish Group Analytic Society (IGAS) was founded in 1995. It seeks to promote the practice and development of Group Analysis, also known as Group Analytic Psychotherapy, in Ireland.
Affiliations
IGAS is a member of the 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).
IGAS is also a member of the European Federation for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy in the Public Sector (EFPP). The EFPP 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.
Training.
IGAS works closely with the Irish Institute of Group Analysis (IIGA) which provides training in Group Analysis in Ireland. The training takes place in the School of Psychotherapy, St. Vincent's University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin 4.
IIGA offers Introductory and Advanced courses, as well as an MSc course awarded by University College Dublin (UCD). Further information on the training course can be obtained from the Administrator, School of Psychotherapy, St. Vincent's University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin 4. Phone (01) 2214868. Email maria.fay@ucd.ie
Membership
Membership of the society is for people who are engaged in the practice of group analytic psychotherapy, are training in group analysis or who have an interest in group analytic psychotherapy or group dynamics.
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
Membership of the Society includes the following benefits
- Access to a quarterly IGAS newsletter
- Governed and protected by the IGAS and ICP Codes of Ethics
- Updates on developments in Group Analysis, events planned, further training, etc.
- Continuing Professional Development for members
- Representation on appropriate national and international bodies.
Students and Associates Membership Renewal Form 2012
Graduate Membership Renewal Form 2012
Committee
Irish Group Analytic Society (IGAS) is operated as a Limited Company and is run by a voluntary Management Committee of members, elected by the wider membership at the Annual General Meeting.
The committee comprises of at least
- Four Full Members (one of which will act as Chairperson)
- Four Student or Associate Members