American Society of Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama-ASGPP

10/31/2026

Remembering and Honoring Rosalie Minkin — A Distinguished Sociodramatist, Pioneer, and Educator

This Sunday, November 1, 2026

The American Society of Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama (ASGPP) warmly invites you to a special Online Memorial Gathering celebrating the life and legacy of Rosalie Minkin (Rosalie Minkin Belazar), LCAT, ATR-BC, TEP.

Rosalie was a deeply respected member of the psychodrama and sociodrama communities. Through decades of teaching, writing, training, and practice, she made significant contributions to the development and advancement of sociodrama and touched the lives of countless colleagues, students, and practitioners.

We warmly invite Rosalie’s family, friends, colleagues, trainees, students, and everyone who knew her or wishes to learn more about her remarkable life and contributions to join us in sharing memories, stories, and reflections.

Sunday, November 1, 2026

90-Minute Online Memorial Gathering

* 2:00–3:30 PM Eastern
* 1:00–2:30 PM Central
* 12:00–1:30 PM Mountain
* 11:00 AM–12:30 PM Pacific
* 8:00–9:30 PM Central European Time

The gathering will be co-hosted by Deb Karner, Jill Hersh, Rosalie’s daughter, and Ed Schreiber.

Advance registration is requested:

https://forms.gle/FdKYkXoQapXLiFDD8

Please note: Daylight Saving Time ends in the United States on November 1. Please be mindful of the time change.

Everyone is welcome, whether you knew Rosalie personally or would like to learn more about her life and legacy.

Please feel free to share this invitation with others who may wish to join us in remembering Rosalie and honoring her contributions to our field.

The ASGPP Executive Council
American Society of Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama

10/30/2026

🇺🇸 DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS IN THE UNITED STATES!

⏰ Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 2:00 AM (local time)

This weekend, most of the United States will switch from Daylight Saving Time to Standard Time.

What does this mean?

At 2:00 AM on Sunday, clocks will move BACK one hour to 1:00 AM.

🍂 We gain an extra hour of sleep!

Remember: Before going to bed on Saturday, October 31, turn your clocks back one hour.

Most smartphones, computers, and other connected devices will update automatically.

Note: Hawaii and most of Arizona do not observe Daylight Saving Time. The Navajo Nation (in northeastern Arizona) does observe Daylight Saving Time.

10/22/2026

Just 10 days until November 1.
A gentle reminder and heartfelt invitation to join us as we gather to remember and honor Rosalie Minkin, celebrate her life, share memories, and reflect on the legacy she leaves in our hearts and in the psychodrama and sociodrama communities.

Whether you knew Rosalie personally or would like to learn more about her remarkable life and contributions, you are warmly welcome.

Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern / 1:00 PM Central.

Please see the invitation below for details and registration. https://forms.gle/FdKYkXoQapXLiFDD8

The American Society of Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama (ASGPP) warmly invites everyone whose life was touched by Rosalie, everyone who knew her, and those who would like to learn more about her life and legacy to a special Online Memorial Gathering honoring Rosalie Minkin (Rosalie Minkin Belazar), LCAT, ATR-BC, TEP.

Rosalie was a longtime and deeply valued member of the psychodrama community whose decades of teaching, writing, training, and practice made an important contribution to psychodrama and especially to sociodrama.

Please join Rosalie’s family, friends, colleagues, trainees, students, and the wider community as we come together to celebrate her life, share stories, memories, and reflections, and honor the many ways she touched people and contributed to our field.

Sunday, November 1, 2026
90-Minute Online Memorial Gathering

2:00–3:30 PM Eastern
1:00–2:30 PM Central
12:00–1:30 PM Mountain
11:00 AM–12:30 PM Pacific
8:00–9:30 PM Central European Time

The gathering will be co-hosted by Deb Karner, Jill Hersh, Rosalie’s daughter, and Ed Schreiber.

Please note that Daylight Saving Time ends in the United States on November 1, so please be mindful of the time change.

Advance registration is requested:
Register for the Memorial Gathering https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejSbwVWBtYd83fyZbrObwnKroXLWt7YMzbRD3XpOvA3nlsPA/viewform

Everyone is welcome. Please feel free to share this invitation with others who knew Rosalie or who may wish to join us in remembering and learning more about her life and legacy.

The ASGPP Executive Council
American Society of Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama

10/20/2026

Save the Date!
Join colleagues, educators, trainers, therapists, researchers, and students from across the United States and around the world for the 85th Annual Conference of the American Society of Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama (ASGPP). Come together to exchange ideas, deepen your practice, and experience the richness of psychodrama and other action methods in an inspiring community of professionals.

Our 2027 conference theme, "Sounding the Bell: Psychodrama for Collective Healing," invites us to explore the power of action methods in fostering connection, resilience, and healing in today's world.

Hosted in the historic city of Philadelphia—the birthplace of American democracy—the conference offers the opportunity to experience a city rich in history, culture, museums, and vibrant neighborhoods.

The conference will take place at the DoubleTree by Hilton Philadelphia Center City, conveniently located in the heart of downtown Philadelphia, within walking distance of many of the city's most celebrated landmarks, restaurants, and cultural attractions.

Save the Date: April 7–11, 2027
📍 DoubleTree by Hilton Philadelphia Center City
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Additional information, registration, hotel reservations, and the conference program will be announced over the coming months. We invite you to visit www.asgpp.org for updates as they become available.

We look forward to welcoming you to Philadelphia!

10/09/2026

Help Shape the 2027 ASGPP Conference!

Volunteer Opportunities | April 7–11, 2027 | Philadelphia

The 85th ASGPP Annual Conference is coming to Philadelphia, and we invite YOU to be part of making it happen!

Our conference is more than an event. It is something we co-create together, rooted in connection, spontaneity, creativity, and the many voices of our psychodrama community.

The 2027 Conference Co-Chairs, Samantha Miller, Colleen Baratka, and Lori Budman, invite you to share your time, talents, and ideas by volunteering.

There are many ways to contribute, including publicity and outreach, hospitality and registration, session assistance, silent auction, continuing education support, exhibitor coordination, and more!

No previous conference planning experience is necessary! Whether you are a longtime ASGPP member or new to our community, your participation is welcome.

You can volunteer before the conference, during the conference, or both.

Complete the Volunteer Interest Form:
https://forms.gle/Q7BsU3JQmB2ccygw8

Together, let's create a meaningful and memorable conference experience!

10/08/2026

SAVE THE DATE!

3rd Annual ASGPP Sociatry and Social Justice Committee (SSJC) Online Learning Forum & Education Symposium

February 5–6, 2027 | Online

Nothing Less Than All of Creation: We Are Creation

We are excited to announce that, through collaboration between the ASGPP Sociatry and Social Justice Committee and the ASGPP Education Committee, this year's event has expanded to two days of virtual learning, connection, and meaningful dialogue!

Friday, February 5: A keynote presentation, eight parallel workshops, and playback theater focused on sociatry, social justice, and applications of psychodrama.

Saturday, February 6: Ten parallel workshops exploring general education themes and ethical practices in psychodrama, sociometry, and group psychotherapy, along with a listening hour expanding on the theme We Are Creation.

In support of economic justice and accessibility, registration will follow the Green Bottle Initiative sliding scale.

Mark your calendars and plan to join us for this special two-day gathering!

Registration details and the full program will be announced soon.

10/03/2026

The American Society of Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama (ASGPP) warmly invites everyone whose life was touched by Rosalie, everyone who knew her, and those who would like to learn more about her life and legacy to a special Online Memorial Gathering honoring Rosalie Minkin (Rosalie Minkin Belazar), LCAT, ATR-BC, TEP.

Rosalie was a longtime and deeply valued member of the psychodrama community whose decades of teaching, writing, training, and practice made an important contribution to psychodrama and especially to sociodrama.

Please join Rosalie’s family, friends, colleagues, trainees, students, and the wider community as we come together to celebrate her life, share stories, memories, and reflections, and honor the many ways she touched people and contributed to our field.

Sunday, November 1, 2026
90-Minute Online Memorial Gathering

2:00–3:30 PM Eastern
1:00–2:30 PM Central
12:00–1:30 PM Mountain
11:00 AM–12:30 PM Pacific
8:00–9:30 PM Central European Time

The gathering will be co-hosted by Deb Karner, Jill Hersh, Rosalie’s daughter, and Ed Schreiber.

Please note that Daylight Saving Time ends in the United States on November 1, so please be mindful of the time change.

Advance registration is requested:
Register for the Memorial Gathering https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejSbwVWBtYd83fyZbrObwnKroXLWt7YMzbRD3XpOvA3nlsPA/viewform

Everyone is welcome. Please feel free to share this invitation with others who knew Rosalie or who may wish to join us in remembering and learning more about her life and legacy.

The ASGPP Executive Council
American Society of Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama

09/21/2026

2027 Zerka T. Moreno International Memorial Scholarship

The American Society of Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama (ASGPP) is pleased to announce the Zerka T. Moreno International Memorial Scholarship for the 85th Annual ASGPP Conference, Sounding the Bell: Psychodrama for Collective Healing, taking place April 7–11, 2027, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

The scholarship covers registration fees for the Pre-Conference Institutes and Full Conference. Travel, lodging, meals outside official conference events, visas, insurance, and personal expenses are not included.

Eligibility: Applicants must be first-time ASGPP Annual Conference attendees, be non-U.S. citizens, and permanently reside outside the United States.

Application deadline: October 20, 2026

Learn more about the scholarship and how to apply:
Zerka T. Moreno International Memorial Scholarship – ASGPP 2027 https://conta.cc/4hfMTr8

Questions: [email protected]

09/16/2026

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09/13/2026

IN MEMORIAM — ROSALIE MINKIN

The American Society of Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama (ASGPP) mourns the passing of our beloved longtime colleague Rosalie Minkin (Rosalie Minkin Belazar), LCAT, ATR-BC, TEP, an accomplished psychodramatist, sociodramatist, trainer, educator, and author who made significant contributions to our field, particularly to the development and practice of sociodrama.

Rosalie passed away on September 11, 2026, at the age of 87.

A Fellow of ASGPP, former member of the ASGPP Executive Council, and recipient of the Hannah B. Weiner Award (2009) and the J. L. Moreno Award (2022), Rosalie touched generations of colleagues, trainees, and communities through her teaching, writing, and work.

We extend our deepest sympathies to Rosalie’s family, friends, colleagues, trainees, and all whose lives she touched.

ASGPP will host an online Memorial Gathering to honor Rosalie’s life, work, and legacy. The date and details will be announced soon.

May Rosalie’s memory live on through the many lives she touched and the work she leaves with us.

The ASGPP Executive Council
American Society of Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama