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 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.
Travel Agency
💡 Special conditions for congress attendees who wish to go sightseeing in Minas Gerais.
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:
CITY TOUR
Belo Horizonte
Availability: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, or Saturdays
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
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
TOUR
Ouro Preto e Mariana
Availability: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays
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
✨ 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
Turismo10
Tourism Representative Priscila Souza
Contact the company through one of the buttons below for more information and reservations:
Schedule
💡 Note: This is a live schedule and may be subject to minor changes over time.
Pre-Congress
Schedule
Friday, Oct 9, 2026
TIME
EVENT
SPEAKER
NOTES
09:00am - 10:30am
Workshop
Self-Administered Flash Technique
Sik-Lam Wong (United States)
Videoconference
10:30am - 11:00am
Break
11:00am - 12:30pm
Workshop
Clinical management of Intrauterine Trauma
Silvia Guz (Brazil)
In-person
12:30pm - 02:00pm
Lunch break
02:00pm - 03:30pm
Workshop
MAP Protocol for Emotional Eating and Other Addictions
Patricio Galleguillos (Chile)
In-person
03:30pm - 04:00pm
Break
04:00pm - 06:00pm
Workshop
Group psychotherapy with EMDR: is it possible?
Adineide Nolasco (Brasil)
In-person
06:00pm
Pre-Congress Closing
Congress
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
Mastering EMDR: from protocol knowledge to clinical skill — Part 1
Rotem Brayer (United States)
In-person
11:00am - 11:30am
Break
11:30am - 01:00pm
Lectures
Mastering EMDR: from protocol knowledge to clinical skill — Part 2
Rotem Brayer (United States)
In-person
01:00pm - 01:10pm
Giveaway: TraumaClinic Edições Kit and Lightbar
01:10pm - 02:30pm
Lunch break
02:30pm - 03:00pm
Breakout Sessions 1
02:30pm - 03:00pm
Breakout Session 1A
EMDR for Sleep Disorders
Bianca Breus Bassi (Brazil)
Room A
02:30pm - 03:00pm
Breakout Session 1B
Beyond Trauma: An Integrative Model for Early Intervention, Clinical Management, and EMDR Reprocessing in Severe Psychological Distress | Psychosis and Related Conditions
Raquel de Paiva (Brazil)
Room B
02:30pm - 03:00pm
Breakout Session 1C
EMDR Psychotherapy and Gestalt Therapy in the Treatment of Attachment Trauma | A Clinical Report
Ligia Mendes (Brazil)
Room C
03:00pm - 03:30pm
Breakout Sessions 2
03:00pm - 03:30pm
Breakout Session 2A
The Impact of Chronic Stress on Climacteric/Menopause: Contributions of EMDR Psychotherapy
Eliana Rolim (Brazil)
Room A
03:00pm - 03:30pm
Breakout Session 2B
Marks on the Mind, Knots in the Body: Unraveling the Trauma of Destructive Words Through EMDR
Milena Santos Araujo (Brazil)
Room B
03:00pm - 03:30pm
Breakout Session 2C
Reclaiming the Voice: EMDR and Psychodrama in Professional Conflict Management
Eryka Serur (Brazil)
Room C
03:30pm - 04:00 pm
Breakout Sessions 3
03:30pm - 04:00pm
Breakout Session 3A
Why Do Some Patients Still Struggle to Sleep? Integrating Sleep Psychology into Clinical Reasoning in EMDR
Danuska Tokarski (Brazil)
Room A
03:30pm - 04:00pm
Breakout Session 3B
When Loving Isn't Enough: ADHD, Relational Trauma, and Repair with EMDR
Elizabeth Maio (Brazil)
Room B
03:30pm - 04:00pm
Breakout Session 3C
Contributions of the Internal Family Systems (IFS) Model to EMDR in Complex Trauma Treatment: The Role of the Self and Internal Parts
Rosalina de Jesus Moura (Brazil)
Room C
04:00pm - 04:30pm
Break
04:30pm - 05:00pm
Breakout Sessions 4
04:30pm - 05:00pm
Breakout Session 4A
EMDR Therapeutic Group with Women in Intercultural Contexts
Lisia Junqueira (Brazil)
Room A
04:30pm - 05:00pm
Breakout Session 4B
EMDR Psychotherapy in Managing Anxiety Symptoms Associated with Gambling Behavior: A Clinical Case Report
Lana Cláudia Fernandes (Brazil)
Room B
04:30pm - 05:00pm
Breakout Session 4C
Integrating EMDR, Jungian Analytical Psychology, and Neuroscience: Symbolism, Trauma, and Psychic Transformation
Vania Batistella (Brazil)
Room C
05:00pm - 05:30pm
Breakout Sessions 5
05:00pm - 05:30pm
Breakout Session 5A
Racial Trauma and Development: Contributions of a Culturally Sensitive EMDR Practice in Serving the Black Population | Clinical Experience Report
Débora Araújo (Brazil)
Room A
05:00pm - 05:30pm
Breakout Session 5B
From Competitive Blocks to Adaptive Performance: A Case Report with EMDR in Athletics
Dimara Ribeiro (Brazil)
Room B
05:00pm - 05:30pm
Breakout Session 5C
When Suffering Cannot Be Felt: Integrating ACT and EMDR in Complex Trauma Stabilization
Josiane Rosa Campos (Brazil)
Room C
05:30pm - 06:00pm
Breakout Sessions 6
05:30pm - 06:00pm
Breakout Session 6A
Echoes of EMDR in Angola
Júlia Gabriela Lemos (Angola)
Room A
05:30pm - 06:00pm
Breakout Session 6B
Artificial Intelligence and the Future of the Psyche: A Critical Review
Wellton Lupercinio (Brazil)
Room B
05:30pm - 06:00pm
Breakout Session 6C
From Reprocessing to Restructuring: EMDR Therapy Integrated with Schema Therapy
Sergio Luiz Fonseca Dias (Brazil)
Room C
Sunday, Oct 11, 2026
TIME
EVENT
SPEAKER
NOTES
09:00am - 10:30am
Lectures
Introduction to the Immediate Stabilization Procedure (ISP)
Gary Quinn (Israel / USA)
Videoconference
10:30am - 11:00am
Break
11:00am - 12:30am
Lectures
Invisible Wounds: Perinatal Developmental Trauma and Intergenerational Healing
Mara Stein (Israel / USA)
In-person
12:30pm - 02:00pm
Lunch break
02:00pm - 02:30pm
Presentation 1
Invisible Wounds: Perinatal Developmental Trauma and Intergenerational Healing
Silvana Salomoni (Brazil)
In-person
02:30pm - 03:00pm
Presentation 2
From Diagnosis to Encounter: Body, Connection, and Community in Group Minkay Brainspotting
Glenda Villamarín (Ecuador)
In-person
03:00pm - 03:30pm
Presentation 3
Psychedelics in Trauma Care: Neurobiological Foundations and a Proposed Ketamine-EMDR Protocol
Maria Inês Mesquita (Brazil)
In-person
03:30pm - 04:00pm
Presentation 4
Soon
Deglya Camero (Venezuela)
In-person
04:00pm - 04:30pm
Presentation 5
Soon
Soon
In-person
04:30pm - 05:00pm
Presentation 6
Before Words: When the Body is the Only Memory | Early Trauma, Pre-Verbal Trauma, and the Paths of Reprocessing
Jackeline Gomes (Brazil)
In-person
08:00pm - 10:00pm
Networking Dinner
⚠️ By adhesion
Monday, Oct 12, 2026
TIME
EVENT
SPEAKER
NOTES
09:00am - 10:30am
Lectures
Updates in Neurobiology and EMDR Therapy Theory
Uri Bergmann (United States)
Videoconference
10:30am - 11:00am
Break
11:00am - 12:00pm
Lectures
From the Seed to a Tree: The History of EMDR and its Future Challenges
Esly Carvalho (Brazil)
In-person
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Congress Closing
Post-Congress
Schedule
Monday, Oct 12, 2026
TIME
EVENT
SPEAKER
NOTES
12:30pm - 02:00pm
Lunch break
02:00pm - 03:30pm
Workshop
EMDR in Reproductive, Perinatal, and Infant Mental Health: The Integrated Conceptual Lens — Part 1
Mara Stein (Israel / USA)
In-person
03:30pm - 03:45pm
Break
03:45pm - 05:00pm
Workshop
EMDR in Reproductive, Perinatal, and Infant Mental Health: The Integrated Conceptual Lens — Part 2
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
WORKSHOP
Clinical management of Intrauterine Trauma
Silvia Guz
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.
WORKSHOP
MAP Protocol for Emotional Eating and Other Addictions
Patricio Galleguillos
Emotional Eating (EE) is an maladaptive response to traumatic experiences (primarily attachment-related) and affective dysregulation rather than a lack of willpower. According to the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model underlying EMDR therapy, maladaptively stored traumatic memories activate dissociative mechanisms that distance individuals from bodily and emotional awareness. This study presents the Misinterpretations for Addictions Protocol (MAP), specifically adapted for Emotional Eating and for reluctance or phobia toward physical activity. The MAP Protocol targets the post-traumatic defenses underlying Emotional Eating, helping to restore balance among the threat, achievement, and regulation systems. By reprocessing maladaptive interpretations associated with food and re-labeling sympathetic activation as vitality rather than danger, the protocol provides a safe, comprehensive, and structured clinical framework for treating emotional eating, obesity, and sedentary behavior in clinical and health psychology settings.
WORKSHOP
Group psychotherapy with EMDR: is it possible?
Adineide Nolasco
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
LECTURE
Invisible Wounds: Perinatal Developmental Trauma and Intergenerational Healing
Dr. Mara Tesler Stein
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.
PRESENTATION
From Diagnosis to Encounter: Body, Connection, and Community in Group Minkay Brainspotting
Glenda Villamarín
Group Minkay Brainspotting is an approach that integrates Brainspotting, Perry’s Neurosequential Model, Theraplay, Psychodrama, and Andean wisdom to address trauma and relational suffering within collective contexts. Rather than structuring the intervention around a diagnostic label, the methodology first establishes a "nest" of playful co-regulation, followed by a phase of deep somatic release, and culminates in a ritual "seal" that restores meaning and belonging. Through clinical vignettes and preliminary qualitative findings, this presentation demonstrates how play, rhythm, and community can expand the boundaries of traditional psychotherapy and offer a care-based clinical approach.
PRESENTATION
Psychedelics in Trauma Care: Neurobiological Foundations and a Proposed Ketamine-EMDR Protocol
Maria Inês Mesquita
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.
PRESENTATION
Before Words: When the Body is the Only Memory
Early Trauma, Pre-Verbal Trauma, and the Paths of Reprocessing
Jackeline Gomes
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.
LECTURE
From the Seed to a Tree: The History of EMDR and its Future Challenges
Three-Pronged Protocol
Dr. Esly Carvalho
Embark on a historical and visionary journey about the evolution of EMDR Psychotherapy in Brazil and Latin America! In this lecture, Dr. Esly Carvalho will share the growth trajectory of this powerful reprocessing psychotherapeutic approach, from its "seed" to its transformation into a "tree" with deep roots across our continent. In addition to revisiting this inspiring legacy, the lecture will feature an in-depth discussion on the challenges and future perspectives of EMDR in the Brazilian and Latin American context, all grounded in the practical and clinical application of the renowned Three-Pronged Protocol of EMDR Psychotherapy. Esly Carvalho is president of the TraumaClinic Group and one of the leading authorities on psychotrauma and EMDR in Latin America. Trained by Dr. Francine Shapiro herself (the discoverer of EMDR), she was the pioneer who planted the seed of EMDR in Brazil, dedicating her career to the expansion, teaching, and consolidation of this transformative approach.
Post-Congress Topics
WORKSHOP
EMDR in Reproductive, Perinatal, and Infant Mental Health: The Integrated Conceptual Lens
Dr. Mara Tesler Stein
This workshop will present a clinical approach that integrates EMDR Psychotherapy with reproductive, perinatal, and infant mental health through the Integrated Conceptual Lens. It is designed for both EMDR clinicians seeking to deepen their work in the perinatal context and perinatal professionals interested in incorporating EMDR into their practice. The workshop will provide theoretical foundations and practical tools that can be immediately applied to case conceptualization and treatment planning. Participants will learn how to apply the Integrated Conceptual Lens to understand how trauma disrupts three core developmental tasks: developing parental identity, managing emotions, and managing relationships. Using a practical matrix that maps developmental tasks against trauma dimensions, clinicians will be guided through history-taking, target selection, and treatment sequencing across EMDR’s eight phases and three-pronged protocol. The session combines didactic instruction, practical tools (matrix and diagram), case studies, and group discussion, offering participants an experience directly applicable to clinical practice.
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).
Rotem Brayer
United States
Rotem Brayer, MEd, LPC, is an EMDR therapist, consultant, EMDR educator, author, and founder of The EMDR Learning Community. His work sits at the intersection of fidelity to the EMDR model, attachment-informed practice, and the real human complexity therapists meet in the room every day.
In his clinical practice in Denver, Rotem works with clients navigating complex trauma, dissociation, attachment wounds, and long-standing patterns shaped by early relational experience. He uses the standard EMDR protocol alongside relational, attachment-informed, and parts-informed approaches, with a strong emphasis on attunement, clinical presence, and adaptive functioning.
Rotem is the author of The Art and Science of EMDR and the editor of EMDR As You Are. He teaches EMDR therapists how to apply the model with clarity, flexibility, and confidence, especially when working with complex clinical presentations. Through his consultation, trainings, and writing, he helps clinicians strengthen their EMDR skills while staying connected to the client’s lived experience.
The EMDR Learning Community is a global professional community for EMDR therapists who want to keep learning, practicing, and growing together. Through webinars, workshops, peer connections, a book club, and cohort-based courses, the community supports clinicians in deepening their EMDR practice while helping them feel less alone in the work.
In his clinical practice in Denver, Rotem works with clients navigating complex trauma, dissociation, attachment wounds, and long-standing patterns shaped by early relational experience. He uses the standard EMDR protocol alongside relational, attachment-informed, and parts-informed approaches, with a strong emphasis on attunement, clinical presence, and adaptive functioning.
Rotem is the author of The Art and Science of EMDR and the editor of EMDR As You Are. He teaches EMDR therapists how to apply the model with clarity, flexibility, and confidence, especially when working with complex clinical presentations. Through his consultation, trainings, and writing, he helps clinicians strengthen their EMDR skills while staying connected to the client’s lived experience.
The EMDR Learning Community is a global professional community for EMDR therapists who want to keep learning, practicing, and growing together. Through webinars, workshops, peer connections, a book club, and cohort-based courses, the community supports clinicians in deepening their EMDR practice while helping them feel less alone in the work.
Dr. Sik-Lam Wong
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.
Deglya Camero
Venezuela
Psychologist specialized in Clinical Psychology (FVP 3508) with over three decades of experience in Psychotherapy and support in personal change processes. Based in Caracas, Venezuela. Trained in Transactional Analysis and Behavioral Therapies (1991). Specialist in Instructional Psychology Consulting with a focus on Organizational Development (1996). Master's degree in Human Resources Management with a focus on Strategic Planning from Online Business School and the University of Barcelona, Spain (2014).
Founder of the Las Acacias Integral Wellness Center (2002), a multidisciplinary healthcare center serving low-income individuals in the Cementerio community of Caracas. Certified vocational and career consultant by Crown Ministry under the CareerDirect System (since 2010), and a member of the Latin American Association of CareerDirect Vocational and Career Consultants.
Certified EMDR psychotherapist (2012) and currently in the process of becoming an EMDR supervisor. Certified professional coach by the Professional Coaching Association (ACP) and the International Association of Coaching (IAC). Founder and member of the coordinating team of EMDR Venezuela since 2012. She was part of the leadership team of AIBAPT (Ibero-American Psychotrauma Association) between 2023 and 2026. Member of the leadership team of EMDR Latin America since 2021.
Founder of the Las Acacias Integral Wellness Center (2002), a multidisciplinary healthcare center serving low-income individuals in the Cementerio community of Caracas. Certified vocational and career consultant by Crown Ministry under the CareerDirect System (since 2010), and a member of the Latin American Association of CareerDirect Vocational and Career Consultants.
Certified EMDR psychotherapist (2012) and currently in the process of becoming an EMDR supervisor. Certified professional coach by the Professional Coaching Association (ACP) and the International Association of Coaching (IAC). Founder and member of the coordinating team of EMDR Venezuela since 2012. She was part of the leadership team of AIBAPT (Ibero-American Psychotrauma Association) between 2023 and 2026. Member of the leadership team of EMDR Latin America since 2021.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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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'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PRE-CONGRESS, CONGRESS, AND POST-CONGRESS?
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.
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.
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- Pre-Congress and Post-Congress can be purchased separately as add-ons during registration.
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- 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.
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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.
EMDR Treinamento & Consultoria
Supporting organization of this congress
EMDR Treinamento & Consultoria is the pioneering company in Latin America to offer training in EMDR Psychotherapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). Founded by Dr. Esly Carvalho, it serves as the academic arm of the TraumaClinic Group and is an international reference in the teaching of this approach focused on trauma treatment and mental health.
Moriah Treinamento e Psicologia
Supporting organization of this congress
Moriah Treinamento e Psicologia was founded in 2018 with the purpose of promoting the professional development of psychologists and contributing to excellence in clinical practice through continuing education and mental health care.
The company organizes scientific events, courses, congresses, and training programs in the field of Psychology, with emphasis on the EMDR Psychotherapy Training Program, carried out in partnership with EMDR Treinamento & Consultoria and TraumaClinic — institutions recognized for their excellence in training professionals specialized in the treatment of psychological trauma.
In addition to training activities, Moriah offers psychological services, with EMDR Psychotherapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) as its main psychotherapeutic approach. The clinical work is grounded in evidence-based practices, focusing on the treatment of trauma, anxiety, adverse experiences, and other emotional demands, promoting memory reprocessing and the development of a healthier, more balanced life.
The company is led by psychologist Roseane Ferreira, who has been working at TraumaClinic since 2009, dedicating herself to coordinating training programs, scientific events, and projects aimed at the development of EMDR Psychotherapy in Brazil and Latin America. Her career is marked by a commitment to professional training, the organization of excellence-driven events, and the dissemination of scientific knowledge in the field of trauma.
Moriah Treinamento e Psicologia's mission is to promote knowledge, care, and transformation, contributing to the training of qualified professionals and to the comprehensive care of individuals through an ethical, humanized, and evidence-based practice.
The company organizes scientific events, courses, congresses, and training programs in the field of Psychology, with emphasis on the EMDR Psychotherapy Training Program, carried out in partnership with EMDR Treinamento & Consultoria and TraumaClinic — institutions recognized for their excellence in training professionals specialized in the treatment of psychological trauma.
In addition to training activities, Moriah offers psychological services, with EMDR Psychotherapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) as its main psychotherapeutic approach. The clinical work is grounded in evidence-based practices, focusing on the treatment of trauma, anxiety, adverse experiences, and other emotional demands, promoting memory reprocessing and the development of a healthier, more balanced life.
The company is led by psychologist Roseane Ferreira, who has been working at TraumaClinic since 2009, dedicating herself to coordinating training programs, scientific events, and projects aimed at the development of EMDR Psychotherapy in Brazil and Latin America. Her career is marked by a commitment to professional training, the organization of excellence-driven events, and the dissemination of scientific knowledge in the field of trauma.
Moriah Treinamento e Psicologia's mission is to promote knowledge, care, and transformation, contributing to the training of qualified professionals and to the comprehensive care of individuals through an ethical, humanized, and evidence-based practice.
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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