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TraumaClinic in-person event

October 9–12, 2026

Belo Horizonte – Minas Gerais, Brazil

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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. 

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Location and Date

💡 Discover more about the event location.

Our event will take place on October 9, 10, 11, and 12, 2026.

We will be at the Hotel Mercure Lourdes, located at Av. do Contorno, 7315, Lourdes, Belo Horizonte – MG, Brazil (Zip Code: 30110-047).

Congress participants must use the code “Congresso TraumaClinic” to book accommodations at the same hotel with a discount.

Course Date

Travel Agency

💡 Special conditions for congress attendees who wish to go sightseeing in Minas Gerais.

Turismo10

Our partner Turismo10 has a special condition for congress attendees!

Anyone who books the full package (airfare + lodging + airport-hotel-airport transfer) with them will receive 2 incredible tours in Minas Gerais as a courtesy!

Check out what will be available for those arriving before the event and having 2 full free days:

Prepare-se para conhecer o famoso Conjunto Arquitetônico da Pampulha, com paradas especiais na icônica Igreja São Francisco de Assis e no Museu de Arte da Pampulha. O passeio segue pelas principais praças e pontos históricos de Belo Horizonte, incluindo a charmosa Praça da Liberdade. Para completar a experiência, haverá uma parada no Mercado Central, perfeito para conhecer o artesanato mineiro e experimentar as delícias da culinária local.

Get ready to explore the famous Pampulha Architectural Complex, with special stops at the iconic São Francisco de Assis Church and the Pampulha Art Museum. The tour continues through the main squares and historic landmarks of Belo Horizonte, including the charming Liberdade Square. To complete the experience, there will be a stop at the Central Market, perfect for getting to know Minas Gerais handicrafts and tasting local culinary delights.

✅ Includes:
• Round-trip transfer
• Portuguese-speaking tour guide

⏰ Time:
• Morning departure, returning around 01:00 PM
• Schedule confirmed directly with the tour operator 1 day in advance

❌ Not included:
• Tickets
• Meals
• Drinks
• Fees
• Optional extras

🕓 Approximate duration:
• 4 hours

📌 Important:
• Tour dates may be subject to change according to the local tour operator's schedule
An unforgettable experience through two of the most enchanting historic cities in Minas Gerais!

✨ Ouro Preto:
• Visit to the historic center
• Tiradentes Square
• São Francisco de Assis Church
• Inconfidência Museum
• Local Handicraft Workshop

✨ Mariana:
• Visit to the traditional underground gold mine
• Tour of the historic center and Baroque churches
🚂 Optional: scenic train ride (ticket not included)

✅ Includes:
• Round-trip transfer
• Portuguese-speaking tour guide

⏰ Time:
• Morning departure, returning around 05:00 PM
• Schedule confirmed directly with the tour operator 1 day in advance

❌ Not included:
• Tickets
• Meals
• Drinks
• Fees
• Optional extras

🕗 Approximate duration:
• 8 hours

📌 Important:
• Tour dates may be subject to change according to the local tour operator's schedule
Contact the company through one of the buttons below for more information and reservations:

Preliminary Schedule

💡 Note: There are other incredible speakers to confirm, plus the Call for Papers is in preparation.

TIME

EVENT

SPEAKER

NOTES

09:00am - 10:30am

Workshop

Silvia Guz (Brazil)

In-person, with interpretation

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, with interpretation

03:30pm - 04:00pm

Break

04:00pm - 06:00pm

Workshop

Adineide Nolasco (Brasil)

In-person, with interpretation

06:00pm

Pre-Congress Closing

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

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

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, with interpretation

12:00pm - 12:30pm

Congress Closing

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

Lecture and Workshop Topics

💡 Note: This list is still incomplete. The full list of topics will be available here soon.

Pre-Congress Topics

The goal of this presentation is to provide the theoretical content that supports the clinical management of intrauterine trauma reprocessing in all its complexity:
  • What it is;
  • How to do it;
  • How to sustain such a deep dive into the early trauma experience.
The purpose of this workshop is to provide participants with the opportunity to take part in and observe a demonstration of a group psychotherapy session, following the 8 Phases of the Classic EMDR Protocol, in addition to using group dynamic techniques and Psychodrama.

Congress Topics

This lecture aims to address the often invisible nature of perinatal and developmental trauma, highlighting how pregnancy complications, traumatic births, and NICU stays are commonly reduced to medical issues, ignoring their profound emotional and relational impacts. Based on decades of clinical experience and research, the presentation demonstrates that these traumas disrupt critical windows of development and neuroplasticity, affecting the construction of parental identity and the formation of secure attachment in infants. By showing that untreated traumas can be transmitted intergenerationally and manifest in adult clients as attachment wounds or somatic dysregulation, the presentation argues that understanding the perinatal period is essential for EMDR professionals, allowing for early interventions that break cycles of suffering and promote genuine healing from the root.
The presentation addresses early trauma, with an emphasis on its pre-verbal dimension, reflecting on experiences that, because they occur before language, often do not organize as a narrative but remain inscribed in the body, in regulation, and in attachment patterns. From a developmental and clinical perspective, the impacts of this trauma and the paths of reprocessing in EMDR Psychotherapy will be discussed.
The lecture addresses the neurobiological foundations of psychedelics, focusing on ketamine and its effects on neuroplasticity and neural network dynamics—including the default mode network—associated with the loosening of rigid emotional patterns. These effects can facilitate access to previously avoided memory networks, especially in cases marked by avoidance and emotional rigidity, which may also involve different levels of dissociation. The core proposal presents an integration of ketamine and EMDR, where the ketamine-induced experience is used as a facilitator for accessing traumatic material, while EMDR serves as a tool for organizing and directing the reprocessing of these activated networks. Clinical indication criteria, the limitations of this approach, and a proposal for practical systematization of the ketamine-EMDR integration will be presented.

Speakers

💡 Note: There are other incredible speakers to confirm, plus the Call for Papers is in preparation.

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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Adineide Nolasco

Brazil

CRP 02/6.856. Psychodramatist, family and couples psychotherapist, EMDR facilitator and supervisor. Brainspotting psychotherapist. Organizer and co-author of the book EMDR -  Um novo alcance. Creator and supervisor of various social projects and in-person EMDR immersions. Lately, she has dedicated herself to group psychotherapy using EMDR.
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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.
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Glenda Villamarín

Ecuador

Dr. Glenda Z. Villamarín, MA, LCP is a clinical psychologist (PUCE) and a PhD candidate in Psychology (UBA). As the Director of Serendipitá Ecuador, she specializes in trauma, attachment, and child and adolescent development. She is a certified trainer in the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT) and holds a certification in Infant-Parent Mental Health from the University of Massachusetts - Boston. She facilitates, supervises, and trains in EMDR, Brainspotting, and Theraplay, working with individuals and groups including children, adolescents, adults, and families. She integrates neurobiological, relational, and cultural approaches with Andean medicine, incorporating ancestral knowledge into trauma treatment. She is the author of Cultural Criticism and Psychology: Attachment Theory in Ecuador and co-coordinator of the 3rd Ibero-American Congress of EMDR and Psychotrauma.
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Jackeline Gomes

Brazil

CRP 04/14.858. Psychologist with a Master's degree in Psychology, Trainer of Trainers, and EMDR Full Trainer, as well as an EMDR psychotherapist, facilitator, and supervisor. She organizes Basic Training and EMDR Continuing Education programs, and is a specialist in Psychotraumatology. She is also an author, translator, co-translator, and technical reviewer of reference works in the fields of EMDR Psychotherapy and trauma. Additionally, she is a professor and keynote speaker.
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Maria Inês Mesquita

Brazil

CRM-SC 19.697. Maria Inês Mesquita is a physician graduated from the Federal University Foundation of Rio Grande (FURG), a psychiatrist, and a specialist in Special Psychotherapeutic Techniques from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS). She has training in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (InTCC-PoA) and a specialization in Systemic Psychotherapy (CEFI-PoA). She is an EMDR and Brainspotting therapist through TraumaClinic, and a certified EMDR supervisor by AIBAPT. She has integrated Psychiatry and Psychotherapy since her graduation, incorporating EMDR into her clinical practice since 2015. She works in private practice, focusing on the integration of ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and EMDR in the treatment of psychological trauma, a practice she has been developing since 2019.
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Dr. Raquel Hoersting

Canada / Brazil

CRP 01/19.340. Dr. Raquel Hoersting is an Associate Professor at the University of Prince Edward Island, Canada, where she serves as the Director of the Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program (PsyD). She is a certified EMDR Trainer and Supervisor. Her research focuses on mental health, culture, and social identities, as well as culturally sensitive interventions such as creative therapies and EMDR. She coordinates the Intercultural Investigation Laboratory in Psychology.

Dr. Hoersting brings a creative approach to her work and has developed therapeutic materials for EMDR Psychotherapy with children, as well as advanced EMDR workshops, including EMDR and Creativity, the EMDR Tree of Life Protocol, the use of Social Identity Mapping for EMDR Case Formulation, and Narratives and Storytelling in EMDR Psychotherapy, among others.

She created the Developmental Supervision Model for EMDR Therapy.
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Silvana Salomoni

Brazil

CRP 08/1.126. Clinical Psychologist graduated from UFPR, with a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from PUC-SP. She is a supervisor, psychotherapist, and EMDR Full Trainer. She teaches EMDR continuing education courses and is the author of the book “Casal em Foco: Um olhar clínico abrangente e integrativo“. Additionally, she specializes in couples psychotherapy, systemic family psychotherapy, and child psychotherapy.

Frequently Asked Questions

💡 Got a question? The answer might be here!

  • 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
  • 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. 
  • Yes! Participation certificates for pre-congress, congress, and post-congress will be emailed to attendees a few days after the event. 
  • Participants must be psychologists, psychiatrists, psychotherapist physicians, Psychology students, or Psychiatry residents. 
The three stages of the congress were carefully designed to provide complementary and in-depth experiences. 
  • The Pre-Congress happens before the main program and features immersive workshops focused on specific topics. It's a great opportunity to kick off the journey with targeted content. 
  • The Congress is the central event, hosting most of the program. It includes lectures, presentations, and workshops, gathering key scientific sessions and fostering rich exchanges among participants. 
  • The Post-Congress extends this experience after the main program, also with in-depth workshops. It's the perfect time to consolidate and expand your learning, diving even deeper into relevant topics.
  • 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!

BATCH 1

Until May 30 11:59pm

Brazilian Time (UTC-3)

INVESTMENT

PACKAGE
PRICE
Pre-Congress
US$ 100.00
Congress
US$ 150.00
Post-Congress
US$ 100.00
Complete
US$ 350.00

Discounts and Special Conditions

STUDENTS
AND RESIDENTS

50% OFF

Discount applied to the current rate
Applicable to Psychology students and Psychiatry residents. It is mandatory to present an enrollment certificate from the educational institution and an academic transcript.
Non-cumulative discount

AIBAPT
MEMBERS

10% OFF

Discount applied to the current rate
Applicable to all members with an active and up-to-date annual fee with the Ibero-American Association of Psychotrauma. Contact AIBAPT for more details.
Non-cumulative discount

SILVER
GROUPS

US$ 30.00 OFF

5 to 9 paying members with a discount
Discount valid for all members of groups with 5 to 9 people. It is mandatory for everyone to register for the pre-congress, the main congress, and the post-congress. Psychology students and Psychiatry residents are not permitted in these groups.
Non-cumulative discount

GOLD
GROUPS

US$ 40.00 OFF

10 paying members with a discount + 1 free registration
Discount valid for 10 members of groups with 11 people. The 11th person receives free registration. It is mandatory for everyone to register for the pre-congress, the main congress, and the post-congress. Psychology students and Psychiatry residents are not permitted in these groups.
Non-cumulative discount

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • 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.

BATCH 2

Opens May 31

INVESTMENT

PACKAGE
PRICE
Pre-Congress
US$ 120.00
Congress
US$ 170.00
Post-Congress
US$ 120.00
Complete
US$ 410.00

BATCH 3

Opens July 31

INVESTMENT

PACKAGE
PRICE
Pre-Congress
US$ 140.00
Congress
US$ 190.00
Post-Congress
US$ 140.00
Complete
US$ 470.00

BATCH 4

Opens August 31

INVESTMENT

PACKAGE
PRICE
Pre-Congress
US$ 160.00
Congress
US$ 210.00
Post-Congress
US$ 160.00
Complete
US$ 530.00
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Organizer

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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.  

Institutional Support

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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.
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Turismo10

Supporting organization of this congress

Turismo10 is an authorized correspondent of the Central Bank of Brazil to operate in the foreign exchange market, acting as a correspondent for Banco Daycoval. It offers packages, tickets, and planned travel. The products sold are backed by the solidity of one of the country's leading financial institutions, with over 50 years of history and more than 200 service points nationwide.

Sponsors and Exhibitors

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You can sponsor or even be an exhibitor of your products at the 1st International TraumaClinic Congress, an event with great visibility and potential in the Latin American psychotherapeutic field. Want to know more? Click the button below and contact us via email!