INTERNATIONAL PSYCHOHISTORICAL ASSOCIATION’S 49th ANNUAL CONFERENCE

 MAY 29-31, 2026, VIRTUALLY ON ZOOM

THEME: Breaking Cycles of Violence: Psychohistorical Perspectives on Individual and Collective Healing

What Is This Conference About?

How do we break the cycles of violence — within ourselves, our families, and our societies — that perpetuate suffering across generations? What can psychohistory contribute to understanding and transforming these deep patterns? The 2026 IPhA Annual Conference invites scholars, clinicians, educators, and activists to explore these vital questions from both individual and collective perspectives.

This year’s theme, “Breaking Cycles of Violence: Psychohistorical Perspectives on Individual and Collective Healing,” calls for dialogue between psychology, history, and social practice. Participants are encouraged to examine the roots of violence, the dynamics of trauma, and the possibilities of repair and transformation in a fractured world.

SUBTHEMES: Psychohistorical Insights On:

Understanding Individual and Collective Psychology
• The study of lives and psychobiographies
• Living in an age of AI
• Dealing with trauma and breaking cycles of transgenerational trauma

Social Divisions and Identities
• “Why Wars?”: Overcoming state violence in a dysfunctional world
• Modern social perversions: human trafficking, scapegoating, groupthink, censorship
• Generational divides: social and clinical aspects
• Migration and identity: psychohistorical dynamics of displacement and belonging

Pathways to Healing and Transformation
• Cultural healing, resilience, and positive transformation
• Social justice, human rights, and nonviolent communication
• Women and leadership in our changing world

While focused on these topics, our conference welcomes presentations on a wide range of subjects within psychohistory, exploring the intersection of psychology/psychoanalysis, history, culture, and public affairs. We encourage diverse perspectives, from individual case studies to broader historical trends and methodological innovations, to enrich our community’s intellectual dialogue.

Your participation will not only enhance your own understanding but also contribute to the collective knowledge and growth of our field.

To submit an abstract and to register: https://psychohistory.us/conference/