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Journal overview

International Forum of Psychoanalysis (IFP) is a peer-reviewed journal published under the auspices of the International Federation of Psychoanalytic Societies (IFPS). In accordance with the objectives of this organisation, International Forum of Psychoanalysis is open to all new and creative contributions to the development of psychoanalysis. Papers presented at conferences and workshops arranged by IFPS will be considered for publication with high priority.

The journal especially promotes articles demonstrating clinical experience and interest in revising or expanding psychoanalytic theory. Special efforts are made to give equal space to experience in the female and male voice.

All peer review is double anonymized and submission is online via Routledge's Submission Portal.

International Forum of Psychoanalysis publishes articles on a variety of topics including:

  • the history of psychoanalysis
  • sexuality
  • psychoanalysis under political influence and oppression
  • creativity
  • psychoanalytic teaching and technique
  • real-life experience versus fantasy
  • psychotic disturbances
  • female, male and gender neutral psychology
  • quality assessment and quality assurance

Readership

Psychoanalysts, psychotherapists, and persons with an interest in psychoanalysis.

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Latest issues

Current issue

Cover image for International Forum of Psychoanalysis, Volume 33, Issue 2
Volume 33, Issue 2, 2024

Special Issue: Humanistic transformation and its implications for psychoanalytic theory and therapy. Contributions of the 3rd International Erich Fromm Research Conference 2023

Previous issue

Cover image for International Forum of Psychoanalysis, Volume 33, Issue 1
Volume 33, Issue 1, 2024

New frontiers in psychoanalysis: Expanding our human, scientific, and clinical horizons