European Federation of Psychologists' Associations
Encyclopedia
The European Federation of Psychologists' Associations is an umbrella organization
of national societies
in the field of psychology
that are located in the European Economic Area
. Currently, there are 35 member associations, which together represent over 200,000 psychologists. EFPA is recognised by the Council of Europe
of 42 European countries as an international non-governmental organization
.
The federation is concerned with promoting and improving psychology as a profession and as a discipline, particularly, though not exclusively, in applied settings and with emphasis on the training and research associated with such practice. Its official journal is the European Psychologist
. In 2009, the federation launched the EuroPsy
register.
The federation was founded in 1981 and the first general assembly was held in Heidelberg. Since then, general assemblies have been held every two years in different European cities. Since 2011, the general assembly is held in conjunction with the biennial European Congress of Psychology.
Umbrella organization
An umbrella organization is an association of institutions, who work together formally to coordinate activities or pool resources. In business, political, or other environments, one group, the umbrella organization, provides resources and often an identity to the smaller organizations...
of national societies
Learned society
A learned society is an organization that exists to promote an academic discipline/profession, as well a group of disciplines. Membership may be open to all, may require possession of some qualification, or may be an honor conferred by election, as is the case with the oldest learned societies,...
in the field of psychology
Psychology
Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior. Its immediate goal is to understand individuals and groups by both establishing general principles and researching specific cases. For many, the ultimate goal of psychology is to benefit society...
that are located in the European Economic Area
European Economic Area
The European Economic Area was established on 1 January 1994 following an agreement between the member states of the European Free Trade Association and the European Community, later the European Union . Specifically, it allows Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway to participate in the EU's Internal...
. Currently, there are 35 member associations, which together represent over 200,000 psychologists. EFPA is recognised by the Council of Europe
Council of Europe
The Council of Europe is an international organisation promoting co-operation between all countries of Europe in the areas of legal standards, human rights, democratic development, the rule of law and cultural co-operation...
of 42 European countries as an international non-governmental organization
Non-governmental organization
A non-governmental organization is a legally constituted organization created by natural or legal persons that operates independently from any government. The term originated from the United Nations , and is normally used to refer to organizations that do not form part of the government and are...
.
The federation is concerned with promoting and improving psychology as a profession and as a discipline, particularly, though not exclusively, in applied settings and with emphasis on the training and research associated with such practice. Its official journal is the European Psychologist
European Psychologist
European Psychologist is a quarterly peer-reviewed scientific journal and the official organ of the European Federation of Psychologists' Associations, and is additionally supported by local, country-specific European psychological organizations. The journal was established in 1996 and is...
. In 2009, the federation launched the EuroPsy
EuroPsy
The EuroPsy is a European standard of education and training that enables individual psychologists to be recognised as having a European-level qualification in psychology. It is based on six-years of education and training in psychology, including a year of supervised practice...
register.
The federation was founded in 1981 and the first general assembly was held in Heidelberg. Since then, general assemblies have been held every two years in different European cities. Since 2011, the general assembly is held in conjunction with the biennial European Congress of Psychology.