INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF GESTALT THERAPY

WHO WE ARE

The International Association for the Advancement of Gestalt Therapy, IAAGT, is a dynamic, inclusive, energetic non-profit organization committed to the associating of its members in the advancement of theory, philosophy, practice and research in Gestalt therapy and its various applications. This includes, but is not limited to, personal growth, mental health, education, organization and systems development, political and social development, and the fine and performing arts. 

We are an experiment, an ongoing organic process of Gestalt formation.

We provide the ground for the enrichment, articulation and support of the constantly emerging figure that is Gestalt therapy. We are not part of any other organization. We welcome members of all races, ethnicities, religions, ages, sexual preferences, and differing abilities/disabilities. We attempt to operate on as much of a consensus model as our far-flung membership and meeting structure allow. 

IAAGT has a wide international member base including psychiatrists, psychotherapists, psychologists, social workers, counselors, teachers, academics, writers, artists, performers, organizational consultants, coaches, political and social analysts, activists, and students.

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2026 Conference Venue Invitation

If you and your colleagues would like to convene and host our 2026 Conference, and if you know of a suitable site
PLEASE LET US KNOW!

The deadline for submitting a proposal is July 31, 2024

IAAGT Biennial Conference

Our IAAGT Biennial Conference is intended for Gestalt practitioners and psychotherapists, as well as any other individuals who wish to integrate Gestalt into their practice. Our next conference will be in Veracruz, Mexico in September 2024.

Our community believes in actively supporting the advancement of Gestalt Therapy.

Our scholarship fund provides support to community members to attend Gestalt events who would not otherwise be able. Our research fund provides support to organizations and individuals to advance and investigate Gestalt research principles. Our regional development fund provides support to Gestalt groups who are building a Gestalt community in regions throughout the world.