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With the publication of this special issue, the Journal of Infant, Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy (JICAP) is proud to continue our tradition of fostering a dialogue between researchers and clinicians who are developing significant psychodynamic interventions with children, adolescents and families in both community and clinical practice settings. We extend our deep appreciation to the organizers, The Vidal I Barraquer Mental Health University Institute (Ramon Llull University) and the IMAGINA-Centre for Mentalization Applications, and all on the Organizing and Scientific Committees (see listing in the Appendix to this Foreword).
When Professors Mark Dangerfield2 and Norka Malberg3 approached JICAP with an invitation to collaborate, along with the Anna Freud National Center for Children and Families, in support of the First international Congress on Mentalization-Based Treatment for Children, Adolescents and Families, we were deeply honored and immediately agreed. Not only was this congress a milestone for the Mentalization Based theoretical, research and clinical community, but the presence of such a broad and talented group of internationally recognized scholars, researchers, theoreticians and clinicians dialoguing in one beautiful venue (The Barcelona Science Museum Cosmocaixa), presented an unusual opportunity for us to learn and continue to grow together. With great excitement, we share with you the work of many of the participants in that congress. Additional articles written by other significant participants will be forthcoming in 2024 Volume 23#2. Several related contributions regarding Mentalization-based treatments can be found throughout the journal’s prior publications.4
In her Introduction to this Special Issue, Dr Norka Malberg, co-convener of the MBT congress, speaks of the theoretical and research foundation upon which this congress stands. Her early and enduring voice for application of mentalization theory and research to work with children and ad