Established in 1952 by Rudolf Dreikurs, NASAP thrives as a meeting place for a broad spectrum of professionals in fields of education, psychology, psychiatry, counseling, social work, coaching, pastoral care, business, and family education. Another distinctive feature of NASAP is that it welcomes the active participation of parents, families, and community members. NASAP champions the tenets of Individual Psychology through its annual conference, journals, newsletters and associated training opportunities. NASAP builds dynamic relationships with its affiliates, organizations that help individuals connect with the ideas and practices of Individual Psychology at the local level.