China American Psychoanalytic Alliance
Training the teachers and leaders of the next generation of Chinese psychodynamic psychotherapists
From Chengdu to Shanghai, the flame of psychoanalysis has traversed mountains and seas, igniting a transformative blaze. ​
After two months of open submissions, rigorous peer review, and expert deliberations, we proudly unveil the conference theme that unites scholarly depth and practical relevance: “Rooting, Branching, Fruiting: The Evolution of Psychoanalysis in China.”
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We cordially invite you to the 2nd CAPA in China Academic Conference, to be held at the Shanghai Everbright International Hotel from November 14 – 16, 2025.
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Join us a we commemorate this 20-year-spanning intellectual celebration!
2005: Prof. Elise Snyder planted the seeds of Sino-American psychoanalysis in Chengdu.
2023: The inaugural CAPA In China Academic Conference drew over 300 mental health practitioners and clinicians nationwide to explore psychoanalytic theory amid cultural collisions. CAPA faculty from the U.S. shared clinical expertise—both in-person and online—sparking profound dialogues with Chinese peers. This was not merely a symposium of knowledge but a catalyst for professional evolution.
2025: This journey of ideas arrives in Shanghai, embracing openness to advance the trilogy of “Rooting, Branching, Fruiting” in China’s psychoanalytic landscape.
Hosted by CAPA In China (CIC), this conference features:
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Experts in Psychoanalysis:
- CAPA core faculty
- China’s frontline practitioners
- Internationally renowned analysts
Dual Focus:
Clinical innovation& ethical frontiers
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Three-pillar framework:
Theory-Practice-Pedagogy integration
ABOUT CAPA IN CHINA
CAPA In China (CIC), is a group that is formed by current students and graduates of CAPA (China American Psychoanalytic Alliance).
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Its purpose is to promote the professional growth and ethics of CIC members, and to promote the development of psychodynamic counseling, therapy and psychoanalysis in China.
Core Offerings:​
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Global Perspectives:
Cutting-edge research and therapeutic paradigms
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Localized Wisdom:
Case studies showcasing China-specific adaptations
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Ecosystem Building:
Academia-clinic-industry synergy networks​​
CONTACT US!
We warmly invite the following
groups to join this intellectual feast:
✓ Psychotherapists/clinical practitioners (including psychiatrists)
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✓ Scholars in psychology/clinical research
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✓ Graduate students, trainees, and psychology undergraduates
✓ Social science researchers and psychoanalysis enthusiasts