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Dear Colleagues, Friends, and Family,
We are excited to share an updated schedule for a very special Tribute Weekend honoring Alan Sugarman.
This weekend will bring together colleagues, friends, and family to celebrate Alan as an educator, supervisor, clinician, scholar, and leader, and to reflect on the profound and lasting impact of his mentorship and work.
Cocktail Reception at the Sugarman Home – complimentary (all Sugarman friends, family, and SDPC members and their families are welcome)
Alan and Julie Sugarman have graciously opened their home to host an intimate gathering to begin the weekend. This will be a wonderful opportunity to reconnect and celebrate together in a warm, personal setting.
Saturday, May 16 | 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Dr. Alan Sugarman’s Presentation at SDPC – complimentary (all are welcome at no charge)
Join us for a meaningful morning dedicated to Dr. Sugarman’s remarkable career and enduring contributions to psychoanalysis, particularly in child and adolescent work. The program will open with Dr. Jesus Gonzalez offering a special foreword reflecting on Alan’s life and scholarly contributions, followed by Dr. Sugarman presenting his most recent paper.
In recognition of his extraordinary generosity and lasting contributions, this event will be offered with complimentary admission, honoring all he has done to ensure that SDPC remains a place of psychoanalytic exploration for generations to come.
Saturday, May 16 | 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Alan Sugarman, Ph.D. Tribute Dinner at Rosina’s Restaurant (14701 Via Bettona, San Diego, CA 92127)
$125 pp (no charge for children under 16)
The celebration will continue with a festive dinner bringing everyone together to honor Alan’s life and legacy. Feel free to share stories, reflections, and even a little good-natured roasting of our honoree!
Additional Details
- Members and their families are warmly welcome at all events. You may attend the full weekend or RSVP for individual events based on your availability.
- The Sugarmans have emphasized that all who wish to attend are welcome, and cost should not be a barrier. Please reach out to us for additional details or support.
We hope you will join us for this meaningful weekend of reflection, connection, and celebration of Dr. Sugarman’s dedication to psychoanalysis, his mentorship of generations of clinicians, and the lasting mark he has made on the understanding and practice of our field.