There are ways in which EABP can promote BP in the whole of Europe. And then there are ways in which this promotion needs to happen on a more local/national level. This is what the NAs do. They,
- Strengthen the specific identity of body psychotherapists and create a sense of belonging to their profession
- Process membership applications in their own language
- Give support to members where needed
- Ensure the quality of their members
- Ensure the Ethics Guidelines are followed
- Organize workshops, peer supervision, symposia and mini congresses
- Have their own Newsletter
- Support the translation of valuable documents and other publications into the local language
- Are actively involved in the development and establishment of a national law for psychotherapy in their country with the support of their members and the EABP.
National Associations retain 47% of membership fees collected and process membership applications in their country. They have their own newsletters, and run workshops and seminars, CPD and other activities.