Section IV: Local Chapters

The Div. 39 bylaws permit the establishment of local chapters in various areas around the country. Section IV is that section of the division which enables local chapters to come together in a forum to discuss local chapter development, share programs and plans; sponsor programs for the division's annual meeting and APA convention, assist the development of new local chapters, and foster the development of educational programs and psychoanalytic training programs around the country. Currently there are twenty-seven local chapters, with two chapters in formation.

Although local chapters are formed by Div. 39 members and are part of Div. 39, psychoanalytic clinicians from other disciplines and other psychologist who are not members of the division may join a local chapter depending upon the bylaws of the local chapter.

Section IV Executive Committee

  • Bhuphin Butaney, PhD, President

  • Colin Ennis, PsyD, Past President

  • Joseph Schaller, PsyD, Representative to Div. 39 Board 

  • Jack Barlow, PhD, Treasurer 

  • Patricia McMahon, PsyD, Secretary

  • William A. MacGillivray, PhD, Membership

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