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2014 Shanghai 21st IFP World Congress of Psychotherapy
   


Introduction IFP congress 2014 in Shanghai

Xudong Zhao, Department of Psychosomatic Medicine of Shanghai East Hospital,
School of Medicine at Tongji University, 200092 Shanghai, China, e-mail: zhaoxd@tongji.edu.cn

The board of the International Federation of Psychotherapy (IFP) has decided that the 21th IFP World Congress of Psychotherapy will be held from May 9 -11, 2014, in Shanghai, China. The theme of this congress will be ‘Psychotherapy Contributing to Global Health’. All IFP members are cordially welcome to attend this every-4-year gathering.

IFP has started the organizational work. The Psychotherapy and Counseling Section of The Chinese Association of Mental Health, one of the member organizations of IFP, is authorized by the IFP as the local organizer. The Shanghai East Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University and the Shanghai Municipal Mental Health Center Affiliated to Jiaotong University will co-sponsor the congress, and the Asia-Pacific Association of Psychotherapists (APAP) is co-organizer of this conference.

The Chinese colleagues appreciate IFP’s decision very much. Shanghai is suitable for this great event, because China has been experiencing historical socio-cultural changes for decades, and Shanghai is China’s ‘economic capital’ with its open, energetic and innovative features. Psychotherapy has found its new role in the radical process of modernization and globalization in China. After the issuance of the Mental Health Law of the People’s Republic of China, psychotherapy is now defined officially as an important human service. Therefore, we are embracing all forms of psychotherapy from other parts of the world that are helpful to the psychological well-being of the people, while they are developing new models based on Chinese culture. We believe that the IFP Congress will offer a valuable opportunity for professionals from all countries to exchange ideas and enhance their expertise.

The congress will be held in spring, which is the best season for meeting and for tourism in Shanghai. The congress venue will be located in the Everbright International Convention Centre.
Having hosted the ‘2010 World Expo’ successfully, Shanghai has very modern infrastructure besides its attractive cultural atmosphere and life style. Participants and accompanying persons will have numerous touristic options during their stay in Shanghai and in other areas of China.

 

     
     

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