Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute marks Barr-Harris Center’s 50th year

By AI, Created 10:58 AM UTC, May 20, 2026, /AGP/ – Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute will host a two-day clinical conference and anniversary reception May 28-29, 2026 in Chicago to celebrate 50 years of the Barr-Harris Children and Family Grief & Loss Center. The milestone event highlights the center’s grief support, clinical training and future fundraising needs.

Why it matters: - The Barr-Harris Children and Family Grief & Loss Center has spent 50 years supporting children and families dealing with loss in Chicago. - The anniversary underscores the center’s role in both direct care and training future mental health professionals. - CPI is using the milestone to raise sponsorship support for the next phase of Barr-Harris’ work.

What happened: - The Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute announced the Barr-Harris 50th Year Celebration for May 28-29, 2026. - The celebration includes a two-day clinical conference and an anniversary reception. - The event will bring together clinicians, educators, community leaders and supporters. - The conference is scheduled for Thursday, May 28, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday, May 29, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Haymarket House, 800 W Buena Avenue, Chicago. - The reception is set for Thursday, May 28, 2026 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N Cannon Drive, Chicago.

The details: - The conference is titled “Psychotherapy for Grief — Research and Contemporary Practice.” - The program offers 12 continuing education units. - Expert speakers and panel discussions will focus on research and current clinical practice in grief psychotherapy. - Full speaker and topic details are available at the event page. - The anniversary reception will honor Barr-Harris’ history, legacy and future. - The reception will also recognize honorees, donors and partners. - Individual tickets cost $250 for the conference, $200 for the reception and $350 for a combo package. - RSVPs can be sent through the celebration page or by emailing Bayley White at bwhite@chicagoanalysis.org. - CPI is seeking sponsors for the celebration. - Sponsorship tiers range from $1,000 to $10,000. - Sponsor benefits include conference and reception tickets, social media and PR recognition, website listing and program book name placement. - The program book listing deadline is April 30, 2026.

Between the lines: - The anniversary is both a commemoration and a fundraising push. - CPI is framing the event as a recommitment to Barr-Harris’ long-term clinical mission. - The conference format suggests CPI wants the celebration to double as a professional education event. - Barr-Harris remains positioned as a core part of CPI’s grief and loss services rather than a standalone memorial moment.

What’s next: - Sponsors, attendees and donors are being asked to commit ahead of the April 30 program book deadline. - The two-day event will serve as the public centerpiece of Barr-Harris’ 50th year. - CPI says the celebration is intended to support Barr-Harris for the next 50 years. - More information is available at www.chicagoanalysis.org and by contacting Bayley White at bwhite@chicagoanalysis.org.