A Psychoanalytic Conversation about Childhood Trauma, its Meaning and Impacts

Saturday, February 21, 2026

10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. EST

 Hosted by the ACP Extension Committee, on February 21st 2026 we will listen as two seasoned analysts converse about the issues they have raised in their articles in recent volumes of Psychoanalytic Study of the Child.

Following the presentation of a short summary, Diana Rosenstein and Thomas Barrett discuss the implications of the similarities and differences of their optics on aspects of childhood trauma each raised in their paper. There will then be an hour for the audience members to present their comments and ask their questions.

The two papers that form the focus of the program will be available on the Routledge Publications website before the event:

Rosenstein, D. S. (2024),  Custody Conflict as a Developmental Trauma.  PSC, 77(1); 26-40.

Barrett. T. F. (2025).  Loss and mourning in Early Childhood:  The Role of Emotional Attunement in the Treatment of Complex Trauma.  PSC, 78(1); 25-44.

We anticipate a lively and informative meeting of minds and hope you can join us.

Registration will open late 2025

May 1 - 3, 2026

Annual Meeting (Online)