TraumaClinic in-person event
October 9–12, 2026
Belo Horizonte – Minas Gerais, Brazil
Get ready for an extraordinary learning experience!
This congress aims to unite dedicated professionals advancing the study, clinical practice, and reprocessing therapies for trauma care and human development.
It will be days of immersion in scientific knowledge, clinical practice, and exchange of experiences, creating a space for learning, reflection, and connection among professionals from different regions of Brazil and around the world.
The congress will feature prominent national and international guests, bringing relevant contributions to deepen theoretical understanding and practical application of approaches such as EMDR and Brainspotting, among other therapies focused on processing traumatic experiences.
TraumaClinic, the event organizer, is a reference in training professionals in EMDR Psychotherapy in Brazil, operating since 2004 with excellence in teaching, clinical practice, and dissemination of knowledge in the field of psychological trauma. Throughout its trajectory, it has contributed to building a solid network of qualified professionals committed to ethical and transformative practice.
This congress is an invitation to broaden perspectives, deepen knowledge, and strengthen connections in a welcoming, scientific, and inspiring environment.
Location and Date
💡 Discover more about our October event location.
Our event, consisting of pre-congress, congress, and post-congress (as detailed in the Program section), will take place on October 9, 10, 11, and 12, 2026, in Belo Horizonte - Minas Gerais, Brazil.
The exact venue will be announced soon.
Preliminary Schedule
💡 Note: There are other incredible speakers to confirm, plus the Call for Papers is in preparation.
Pre-Congress
Preliminary Schedule
Friday, Oct 9, 2026
TIME
EVENT
SPEAKER
NOTES
09:00am - 10:30am
Workshop
Silvia Guz (Brazil)
In-person
10:30am - 11:00am
Break
11:00am - 12:30pm
Workshop
Sik-Lam Wong (China / USA)
Videoconference
12:30pm - 02:00pm
Lunch break
02:00pm - 03:30pm
Workshop
Patricio Galleguillos (Chile)
In-person
03:30pm - 04:00pm
Break
04:00pm - 06:00pm
Workshop
Adineide Nolasco (Brasil)
In-person
06:00pm
Pre-Congress Closing
07:00pm - 09:00pm
Exclusive TraumaClinic Team Meeting
Congress
Preliminary Schedule
Saturday, Oct 10, 2026
TIME
EVENT
SPEAKER
NOTES
08:00am - 09:30am
Opening of the 1st International TC Congress
09:30am - 11:00am
Lectures
Uri Bergmann (United States)
In-person
11:00am - 11:30am
Break
11:30am - 01:00pm
Lectures
Uri Bergmann (United States)
In-person
01:00pm - 02:30pm
Lunch break
02:30pm - 04:30pm
Presentations
Multiple speakers
Separate rooms
04:30pm - 05:00pm
Break
05:00pm - 06:30pm
Presentations
Multiple speakers
Separate rooms
Sunday, Oct 11, 2026
TIME
EVENT
SPEAKER
NOTES
09:00am - 10:30am
Lectures
Mara Stein (United States)
In-person
10:30am - 11:00am
Break
11:00am - 12:30pm
Lectures
Gary Quinn (Israel / USA)
Videoconference
12:30pm - 02:30pm
Lunch break
02:30pm - 04:00pm
Presentations
Multiple speakers
Separate rooms
04:00pm - 04:30pm
Break
04:30pm - 06:00pm
Presentations
Multiple speakers
Separate rooms
08:00pm - 10:00pm
Networking Dinner
By adhesion
Monday, Oct 12, 2026
TIME
EVENT
SPEAKER
NOTES
09:00am - 10:30am
Lectures
Mara Stein (Israel / USA)
In-person
10:30am - 11:00am
Break
11:00am - 12:00pm
Lectures
Esly Carvalho (Brazil)
In-person
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Congress Closing
Post-Congress
Preliminary Schedule
Monday, Oct 12, 2026
TIME
EVENT
SPEAKER
NOTES
12:30pm - 02:00pm
Lunch break
02:00pm - 03:30pm
Workshop
Mara Stein (Israel / USA)
In-person
03:30pm - 03:45pm
Break
03:45pm - 05:00pm
Workshop
Mara Stein (Israel / USA)
In-person
05:00pm
Post-Congress Closing
Speakers
💡 Note: There are other incredible speakers to confirm, plus the Call for Papers is in preparation.
Dr. Gary Quinn
Israel / United States
Dr. Gary Quinn is an internationally recognized psychiatrist specializing in the treatment of trauma and anxiety disorders. He is the founder and director of the EMDR Institute of Israel, where he has trained thousands of mental health professionals in EMDR therapy techniques.
With over 30 years of clinical experience, Dr. Quinn has developed innovative approaches to trauma treatment, including the Immediate Stabilization Procedure (ISP®), which has been used worldwide for rapid intervention in crisis situations.
Dr. Quinn has served as a consultant to various organizations and governmental agencies, providing expertise in trauma recovery and resilience building. His commitment to healing and education has made the EMDR Institute of Israel a center of excellence for trauma therapy training.
With over 30 years of clinical experience, Dr. Quinn has developed innovative approaches to trauma treatment, including the Immediate Stabilization Procedure (ISP®), which has been used worldwide for rapid intervention in crisis situations.
Dr. Quinn has served as a consultant to various organizations and governmental agencies, providing expertise in trauma recovery and resilience building. His commitment to healing and education has made the EMDR Institute of Israel a center of excellence for trauma therapy training.
Dr. Mara Tesler Stein
Israel / United States
Mara Tesler Stein, Psy.D., PMH-C is a clinical psychologist practicing in the United States and Israel. She is the founder and director of The Touchstone Institute for Psychotherapy and Training where she offers both EMDR Foundational trainings for perinatal specialists & advanced EMDR workshops which take a deeper dive into the intersections and applications of EMDR and perinatal mental health.
Dr. Stein is a staunch advocate for trauma-focused care and is trained and certified in a range of integrative trauma therapies. A certified EMDR therapist, EMDRIA Approved Consultant and Trainer, Dr. Stein is also certified in Emotion-Focused Family and Couple Therapy, is a Gottman Certified Therapist, and continues to pursue training in Clinical Hypnosis, Yoga-Informed treatment, Advanced applications of EMDR, Brainspotting, and Ego-State therapies.
She is the editor of the forthcoming book, "EMDR for Perinatal and Infant Mental Health" (Springer, anticipated 2026).
Dr. Stein is a staunch advocate for trauma-focused care and is trained and certified in a range of integrative trauma therapies. A certified EMDR therapist, EMDRIA Approved Consultant and Trainer, Dr. Stein is also certified in Emotion-Focused Family and Couple Therapy, is a Gottman Certified Therapist, and continues to pursue training in Clinical Hypnosis, Yoga-Informed treatment, Advanced applications of EMDR, Brainspotting, and Ego-State therapies.
She is the editor of the forthcoming book, "EMDR for Perinatal and Infant Mental Health" (Springer, anticipated 2026).
Patricio Galleguillos
Chile
I am a Chilean clinical psychologist and was the first psychologist in Chile to become an EMDR Trainer. My background began in child and adolescent psychotherapy, with studies in attachment, early intervention, adolescent psychology, and hypnosis.
For more than 10 years, I taught at the university level in clinical psychology, human development, psychological assessment, and clinical supervision, and I also served as an advisor to the National Council of Education on issues related to psychology training in higher education. I also worked for over a decade in psychological assessment and clinical care for children, adolescents, and adults, in both outpatient and psychiatric inpatient settings.
Through EMDR, I deepened my work in complex trauma and dissociation, training as an EMDR Therapist, Certified EMDR Therapist, Supervisor, Facilitator, and EMDR Trainer.
For more than 10 years, I taught at the university level in clinical psychology, human development, psychological assessment, and clinical supervision, and I also served as an advisor to the National Council of Education on issues related to psychology training in higher education. I also worked for over a decade in psychological assessment and clinical care for children, adolescents, and adults, in both outpatient and psychiatric inpatient settings.
Through EMDR, I deepened my work in complex trauma and dissociation, training as an EMDR Therapist, Certified EMDR Therapist, Supervisor, Facilitator, and EMDR Trainer.
Dr. Sik-Lam Wong
China / United States
Sik-Lam Wong became a psychotherapist after his retirement from a 30-year career as a research physicist. He was an early adopter and researcher of the Flash Technique and published the first paper on FT groups as well as the first theory paper on the Flash Technique. He has been training master-level social work students on the Flash Technique at California State University, East Bay since 2020.
Dr. Uri Bergmann
United States
Uri Bergmann, Ph.D., is in full-time private practice in Commack, New York. Dr. Bergmann is a past president of the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA). He is an EMDR Institute Senior Facilitator and Specialty Presenter, as well as an EMDR International Association Approved Consultant in EMDR. He is a lecturer and consultant on EMDR, the neurobiology of EMDR, and the integration of EMDR with psychodynamic and ego-state treatment.
Dr. Bergmann has authored and published articles on the neurobiology of EMDR in peer-reviewed journals, contributed chapters to various books on the subject, and is the author of the books "Neurobiological Foundations for EMDR Practice" and its second edition. Additionally, he is a member of the editorial board for several scientific journals.
Dr. Bergmann has authored and published articles on the neurobiology of EMDR in peer-reviewed journals, contributed chapters to various books on the subject, and is the author of the books "Neurobiological Foundations for EMDR Practice" and its second edition. Additionally, he is a member of the editorial board for several scientific journals.
Dr. Esly Carvalho
Brazil
CRP 01/1.162. Esly Regina Souza de Carvalho, Ph.D., is a specialist in trauma and adverse experiences, with over 40 years of clinical practice and teaching.
President of Grupo TraumaClinic, a pioneering company in Brazil promoting EMDR Psychotherapy Training, as well as other trainings and advanced continuing education courses, she is an EMDR Trainer of Trainers by the EMDR Institute (USA, 2004–2023), TEP-certified in Psychodrama by the American Board, ASGPP Fellow, and founder of APSE (Ecuador).
Author of bestsellers such as "Healing the Folks Who Live Inside" and "Heal Your Brain, Heal Your Body", Ph.D. in Psychology, fluent in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, she served as president of EMDR Ibero-America (2007–2013) and vice-president of AIBAPT (2019–2022).
Today, she dedicates herself to passing on everything she has learned to help others overcome life's challenges. She is married, has a daughter who is also a Ph.D. in Psychology, and is passionate about her grandchildren.
President of Grupo TraumaClinic, a pioneering company in Brazil promoting EMDR Psychotherapy Training, as well as other trainings and advanced continuing education courses, she is an EMDR Trainer of Trainers by the EMDR Institute (USA, 2004–2023), TEP-certified in Psychodrama by the American Board, ASGPP Fellow, and founder of APSE (Ecuador).
Author of bestsellers such as "Healing the Folks Who Live Inside" and "Heal Your Brain, Heal Your Body", Ph.D. in Psychology, fluent in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, she served as president of EMDR Ibero-America (2007–2013) and vice-president of AIBAPT (2019–2022).
Today, she dedicates herself to passing on everything she has learned to help others overcome life's challenges. She is married, has a daughter who is also a Ph.D. in Psychology, and is passionate about her grandchildren.
Adineide Nolasco
Brazil
CRP 02/6.856. EMDR and Brainspotting Psychotherapist. Helps psychologists advance in EMDR Psychotherapy.
Silvia Guz
Brazil
CRP 06/30.892. Psychologist and psychotherapist with over 30 years in clinical practice, Silvia has solid training in Analytical Approach, Bodywork, and reprocessing psychotherapies such as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Brainspotting. Certified therapist, group facilitator, supervisor, Full Trainer and Trainer of Trainers in EMDR; supervisor and trainer in Brainspotting.
Frequently Asked Questions
💡 Got a question? The answer might be here!
WHEN AND WHERE WILL THIS EVENT TAKE PLACE?
- This congress will be held in person in Belo Horizonte - Minas Gerais (Brazil), at a venue to be announced soon, from October 9-12, 2026.
DOES THIS EVENT OFFER CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS?
- Yes! The 1st International TraumaClinic Congress will offer advanced continuing education credits recognized by the Iberoamerican Association of Psychotrauma (AIBAPT), covering pre-congress, congress, and post-congress. Attendees must request them directly from the association if they wish to claim them.
DOES THIS EVENT PROVIDE A CERTIFICATE?
- Yes! Participation certificates for pre-congress, congress, and post-congress will be emailed to attendees a few days after the event.
CAN ANYONE PARTICIPATE IN THIS EVENT?
- Participants must be psychologists, psychiatrists, psychotherapist physicians, Psychology students, or Psychiatry residents.
WHAT IS THE CANCELLATION POLICY?
- Per the Brazilian Consumer Defense Code, participants may request a full refund within 7 calendar days after purchase. After this period, no refunds will be issued. However, the registration may be transferred to another person in the same category upon email request up to 10 business days before the event."**
Pricing
💡 Hurry to register! Spots are limited!
FLASH BATCH
Apr 8 8:00am to Apr 10 7:59am
Brazilian Time (UTC-3)
PROFESSIONAL CATEGORY
PACKAGE
PRICE
Pre-Congress
US$ 90.00
Congress
US$ 130.00
Post-Congress
US$ 90.00
Complete
US$ 310.00
STUDENT CATEGORY*
PACKAGE
PRICE
Pre-Congress
US$ 45.00
Congress
US$ 65.00
Post-Congress
US$ 45.00
Complete
US$ 155.00
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- *Psychology students and Psychiatry residents get 50% off the current batch price. Proof of enrollment and academic transcript required.
- Pre-Congress and Post-Congress can be purchased separately as add-ons during registration.
- Up to 4x installment payments.
- Per the Brazilian Consumer Defense Code, participants may request a full refund within 7 calendar days after purchase. After this period, no refunds will be issued. However, the registration may be transferred to another person in the same category upon email request up to 10 business days before the event."**
LOTE 1
Opens April 10
PROFESSIONAL CATEGORY
PACKAGE
PRICE
Pre-Congress
US$ 100.00
Congress
US$ 150.00
Post-Congress
US$ 100.00
Complete
US$ 350.00
STUDENT CATEGORY*
PACKAGE
PRICE
Pre-Congress
US$ 50.00
Congress
US$ 75.00
Post-Congress
US$ 50.00
Complete
US$ 175.00
LOTE 2
Opens May 31
PROFESSIONAL CATEGORY
PACKAGE
PRICE
Pre-Congress
US$ 120.00
Congress
US$ 170.00
Post-Congress
US$ 120.00
Complete
US$ 410.00
STUDENT CATEGORY*
PACKAGE
PRICE
Pre-Congress
US$ 60.00
Congress
US$ 85.00
Post-Congress
US$ 60.00
Complete
US$ 205.00
LOTE 3
Opens July 31
PROFESSIONAL CATEGORY
PACKAGE
PRICE
Pre-Congress
US$ 140.00
Congress
US$ 190.00
Post-Congress
US$ 140.00
Complete
US$ 470.00
STUDENT CATEGORY*
PACKAGE
PRICE
Pre-Congress
US$ 70.00
Congress
US$ 95.00
Post-Congress
US$ 70.00
Complete
US$ 235.00
LOTE 4
Opens August 31
PROFESSIONAL CATEGORY
PACKAGE
PRICE
Pre-Congress
US$ 160.00
Congress
US$ 210.00
Post-Congress
US$ 160.00
Complete
US$ 530.00
STUDENT CATEGORY*
PACKAGE
PRICE
Pre-Congress
US$ 80.00
Congress
US$ 105.00
Post-Congress
US$ 80.00
Complete
US$ 265.00
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Organizer
💡 Meet who is behind this international congress.
TraumaClinic Group
Congress organizer
TraumaClinic is a leading institution in Brazil in the training of professionals focused on the treatment of psychological trauma.
Since 2004, it has excelled in teaching EMDR Psychotherapy, playing a pioneering role in disseminating this approach in the country and in training qualified professionals committed to ethical and evidence-based practice.
In addition to education, TraumaClinic also operates as a publishing house, with several publications on EMDR, Brainspotting, and other approaches related to trauma treatment, expanding access to scientific and clinical knowledge.
The institution offers continuing education courses, clinical supervision, and scientific events, strengthening a network of professionals in Brazil and internationally.
TraumaClinic has thus established itself as a space for learning, exchange, and continuous development in the field of trauma psychotherapy.
Since 2004, it has excelled in teaching EMDR Psychotherapy, playing a pioneering role in disseminating this approach in the country and in training qualified professionals committed to ethical and evidence-based practice.
In addition to education, TraumaClinic also operates as a publishing house, with several publications on EMDR, Brainspotting, and other approaches related to trauma treatment, expanding access to scientific and clinical knowledge.
The institution offers continuing education courses, clinical supervision, and scientific events, strengthening a network of professionals in Brazil and internationally.
TraumaClinic has thus established itself as a space for learning, exchange, and continuous development in the field of trauma psychotherapy.
Institutional Support
💡 Meet those who are supporting this international event.
AIBAPT
Supporting organization of this congress
The Ibero-American Association of Psychotrauma (AIBAPT) is an association founded in 2018, headquartered in Barcelona. It aims to bring together professionals who share the goal of expanding the psychotherapeutic community and the diverse knowledge of Psychotrauma across various spheres of influence in Ibero-American countries.
AIBAPT's mission is to ensure that trauma and psychological stress treatments are conducted by safe and qualified professionals and approaches. It seeks to expand their reach and reduce their consequences for individuals and society through certification, outreach, encouraging membership, and stimulating knowledge production in this field, aiming for social solidarity and professional ethics.
AIBAPT's vision is to work toward a world that, despite coexisting with events that generate trauma and psychological stress, finds in trauma psychology a powerful ally for the emotional recovery of individuals and society.
AIBAPT's mission is to ensure that trauma and psychological stress treatments are conducted by safe and qualified professionals and approaches. It seeks to expand their reach and reduce their consequences for individuals and society through certification, outreach, encouraging membership, and stimulating knowledge production in this field, aiming for social solidarity and professional ethics.
AIBAPT's vision is to work toward a world that, despite coexisting with events that generate trauma and psychological stress, finds in trauma psychology a powerful ally for the emotional recovery of individuals and society.
