The IAGP thrives and evolves through the active participation of its international members. Membership applications are welcomed from both individuals and organizations. Individual members receive Forum (our annual publication), Globeletter (our newsletter), our membership directory and reduced registration fees at IAGP sponsored and affiliated congresses. Organizational affiliates (For list, please click here) become members of our Consultative Assembly of Organizational affiliates (CAOA), and are closely involved in IAGP planning and decision-making via representation at Board meetings and in our CAOA online discussion forum. Join IAGP or renew/reactivate your membership.
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Membership is open to trained group psychotherapists, consultants and group leaders who are sponsored by a member who is familiar with their work with groups. Special membership fees are available for retired professionals and students. Students’ membership are welcome from students enrolled in institutional training programs or university studies in group psychotherapy or group processes.
Individual members must pay an annual membership fee.
Renewing or existing members are asked to login to the portal with their username and renew in the usual way.
New individual members are asked to complete the application form. As part of the application process, they should include the contact name and details of a person who is familiar with their work. A member from IAGP would be a suitable attestation.
Individual members have free access to all the IAGP material, including recorded materials of webinars and other IAGP activities. They have also reduced rates in our congresses and sponsored conferences, and free access to Webinars and Online Symposiums. We have also an annual publication (Forum) where all members can publish peer-reviewed articles, and Globeletter (our newsletter). There are also discussion forums and intervision online groups for members only.
The IAGP Membership Committee aims to process individual membership applications within 3 days. Fees are refunded in full if the application is not successful.
Fees are now payable annually. Payment of dues entitles the member to all privileges of membership, or for life in the case of life membership.
Student memberships – from students enrolled in institutional training programmes or university studies in group psychotherapy or group processes. Students must be in full-time education and able to provide proof of this status (e.g. student card, letter from tutors) if IAGP requests this.
Young professional – a member who is no older than 35 years of age at the time of application, and has taken up a role in the profession of group psychotherapy or group processes.
Retired memberships – only people who are over 65 AND who are no longer earning money from work (practice, paid research, teaching or writing etc.)
Individual life membership fee
IAGP life membership costs $3,000. We regret that we are unable to offer discounts or installments for this payment.
IAGP has adopted the World Bank’s method rating of country income. The IAGP offers special rates for students, young professionals and retired people. Rates are as follows: MEMBERSHIP FEES are billed annually from the date of billing. We offer the possibility to pay on a recurring basis.
All membership benefits (including voting rights but excluding the ability to stand for certain official positions as outlined in IAGP Bylaws) are available within one week of becoming an IAGP member or renewing.
Voting rights end immediately when fees are due. For other membership membership benefits, IAGP may offer a short grace period before termination. If a member does not renew during that time, IAGP reserves the right to charge a reactivation fee to join. Currently IAGP is waiving this fee.
We welcome membership applications from professional organizations and institutions in the group therapy, group processes and related fields.
Organizational affiliates become members of the Consultative Assembly of Organizational Affiliates (CAOA). Through the Chairperson of the CAOA, who is a Board member, affiliate concerns are represented at IAGP Board meetings. Affiliates are invited to send a representative to CAOA meetings and to participate in the CAOA online discussion forum. Please contact our CAOA Chair: Magdalene Jeyarathnam [email protected] if your organization is not yet represented on our online discussion list. Organizational affiliates receive a copy (one per organization) of IAGP publications, and their organization is listed in our website and in the membership directory.
NB: Members of IAGP’s affiliate organisations, including their IAGP representative, do not automatically become individual IAGP members. They are strongly recommended to also take out individual IAGP membership (separate payment required), so that they can join sections and obtain other benefits of individual IAGP membership.
The IAGP Membership Committee aims to process affiliate membership within 10 days following submission of all relevant materials. Fees are refunded in full if the application is not successful.
Fees for organizational affiliates are calculated pro rata based on membership numbers and geographic location of the organization. Affiliate membership fee takes into account the number of members in the organization. The IAGP has adopted the World Bank’s rating of country income.
Payment for membership dues may be made for multiple years, with the option of or recurring (automatic) payments. Payment can be made for one or three years, with the option of recurring (automatic) payments. IAGP currently accepts secure credit card payment (preferred) and Paypal. Bank transfer (with all bank costs covered by the sender) is also available.
Voting rights end immediately when renewal fees fall due. For other membership benefits, IAGP may offer a short grace period before termination. If a member does not renew during that time, IAGP reserves the right to charge a reactivation fee to join but IAGP is currently waiving this fee.