About
About ARPA
The Armenian Psychoanalytical Association is dedicated to promoting psychoanalytic theory and practice. We bring together mental health professionals committed to the highest standards of clinical care and ongoing professional development.
1994
Founded
46
Members
30+
Years of Excellence
Our Mission
The Armenian Psychoanalytical Association is dedicated to promoting the understanding and practice of psychoanalysis in Armenia. We strive to provide excellent training for mental health professionals, conduct meaningful research, and serve our community through education and outreach programs.
Our Programs
The Armenian Psychoanalytic Association promotes a scientific approach to psychoanalysis and fosters the continuous professional development of its members through high-level seminars and clinical training programs.
Optional Paid Programs
The Texts That Accompany Us
This seminar explores foundational texts that have significantly influenced the evolution of psychoanalytic theory and clinical practice.
Facilitator: Iren Nigolyan
Initial Consultation with Different Age Groups
The seminar explores the specific clinical approaches and techniques used during initial consultations across various age groups.
Facilitator: Anahit Dossio Ter-Mesropyan
Study of the Works of André Green
This seminar is dedicated to the study and discussion of the foundational concepts and theoretical innovations of André Green.
Facilitator: Gilbert Diatkine
Supervision Group
Facilitator: Diran Donabedian
Supervision Group
Facilitator: Edward Nersisyan
Mandatory Free Programs
Child Psychoanalysis
This seminar explores the historical development, theoretical foundations, and clinical practice of child psychoanalysis. The nuances of working with children are discussed through the lens of live clinical material.
Facilitator: Angela Vardanyan
Child and Adolescent Psychopathology
The seminar examines psychopathological disorders in childhood, focusing on their specific clinical characteristics and symptomatic presentations.
Facilitator: Siranush Hakobyan
Fundamentals of Psychoanalysis
The seminar is grounded in the study of Sigmund Freud's seminal works and introduces the core tenets of psychoanalytic theory.
Facilitator: Arus Ghazaryan
Initial Consultation
This seminar explores diverse psychoanalytic approaches to conducting initial consultations, providing participants with a comparative look at clinical intake.
Facilitator: Artur Tonoyan
Transference and Countertransference in the Psychoanalytic Process
The seminar examines the manifestations and role of transference and countertransference within the psychoanalytic process.
Facilitator: Maria Tevosyan
Collective Reflection
A structured group process in which participants jointly explore a specific case, identifying the mechanisms of actions, perceptions, and interactions in order to review and further develop professional practice.
Our Members
Our History
The Armenian Psychoanalytical Association was founded in 1994 through the initiative of Andrey Khachatryan and Anzhela Vardanyan. Over the past three decades, it has evolved into a stable and well-structured professional community, maintaining continuity while welcoming new generations of members. Today, the Association includes 46 members at different stages of professional formation, among them qualified psychoanalysts, internationally affiliated candidates, and trainees.
The Association’s training model is designed as a long-term and comprehensive process, aligned with the standards of the International Psychoanalytical Association. It integrates personal analysis, systematic theoretical education, and continuous clinical supervision, with the ongoing involvement of internationally recognized psychoanalysts, ensuring both quality and consistency in professional development.
Alongside its educational mission, the Association has an active international presence. It has organized 11 international conferences, creating a platform for dialogue and collaboration with colleagues from various countries, and regularly participates in international clinical and social initiatives. A significant contribution has also been the translation of key psychoanalytic texts into Armenian, making essential knowledge accessible and supporting the growth of the field locally.
At present, the Association is actively working toward obtaining official postgraduate status for psychoanalytic education within the state system. In parallel, a separate group of four psychoanalysts has recently formed a society, bringing together qualified psychoanalysts and a Training Analyst from Switzerland. This development reflects an ongoing process of institutional growth, structural differentiation, and professional consolidation.