III ARGENTINE EMDR CONGRESS / OCT 23–25, 2026 Libertador Hotel — Av. Córdoba 690, CABA
  
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III Argentine EMDR Congress - 2026
Congress elements

EMDR Therapy.

An evidence-based therapeutic model.

New directions

Venue

Libertador Hotel
Avda. Córdoba 690, Buenos Aires, Argentina


Format: IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL

CONGRESS AUTHORITIES

EMDR IBEROAMÉRICA ARGENTINA AUTHORITIES

President Lic. Susana Bálsamo
Secretary Dr. Adrián Cillo
Treasurer Lic. Matías Fernández Grosso
Board Members Lic. Carina Salas · Lic. Micaela Durand Casali · Lic. Adrián Santello
Lic. Marcela Albar Díaz · Lic. Claudia Aberastain · Lic. Mónica Marani

CONGRESS SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

Lic. Mariana Alonso
Lic. Laura Noguera
Dra. Marisa Rodríguez

ENDORSEMENTS & SPONSORSHIPS

Endorsement 1
AMEPINE: Asociación de Medicina del Estrés y Psicoinmunoneuroendocrinología (PINE)
Endorsement 2
CEPSI: Centro de Psicoterapias
Endorsement 3
CIPSE: Centro Integral de Psicotrauma con Soporte Empírico
Endorsement 4
Instituto Argentino EMDR
Endorsement 5
Neuro Care Trauma Center
Endorsement 6
Endorsement 7
Endorsement 8
Feelink: Comunidad de Salud Mental de aprendizaje online
Endorsement 9

SPEAKERS

Anabel González

Anabel González

Spain

Psychiatrist, psychotherapist, EMDR trainer. Co-director of the EMDR Specialist Course at UNED and professor in the EMDR Psychotherapy Master's program at that institution. Author of numerous books translated into several languages.

Ruth Lanius

Ruth Lanius

Canada

M.D., Ph.D. Clinical scientist, professor of psychiatry, and holder of the Harris-Woodman Chair in Mind-Body Medicine at Western University of Canada, where she serves as director of the Clinical Research Program for PTSD. She obtained her MD and PhD in Neuroscience from the University of British Columbia.

Deany Laliotis

Deany Laliotis

United States

Worked closely with Francine Shapiro. She is an EMDRIA-approved Trainer and consultant, an invited speaker worldwide, and has authored and co-authored numerous articles and book chapters. Deany also received the prestigious Francine Shapiro Award for Outstanding Contribution and Service to EMDR Therapy in 2015.

Arun Mansukhami

Arun Mansukhami

Spain

Psychologist specializing in Clinical Psychology and Sexology. Trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR Europe Facilitator and Consultant. Director of the Emotional Regulation Center specializing in trauma and attachment. He has served, among other national and international bodies, on the Advisory Expert Panel of the European Commission for the European Citizens' Panel on Anti-Hatred, on the matter of hate crimes.

Gonzalo Martinez Caceres

Gonzalo Martínez Cáceres

Uruguay

Psychologist with dual degree (Udelar–UBA). Master's in EMDR Psychotherapy (UNED, Spain) and in Affirmative Psychology of Sexual and Gender Diversity (COP Madrid). Graduate professor, certified EMDR supervisor, and researcher in minority stress and trauma, with clinical and training experience with LGBTIQA+ populations from an affirmative and human rights perspective.

Nicolás Rodríguez Del Real

Nicolás Rodríguez Del Real

Chile

Psychiatrist, Accredited EMDR Therapist and Supervisor. Master's in Personality Disorders. Faculty member at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Instructor in the Psychic Trauma Diploma program at the Universidad de Chile. Member of the EMDR Chile Association.

Kathy Steele

Kathy Steele

U.S.A.

Psychotherapist, consultant, EMDR trainer, and author of several books.
She practices in Atlanta (Georgia, U.S.A.), working with complex trauma, dissociation, attachment difficulties, the therapeutic relationship, therapist self-care, and many other topics related to psychotherapy.

Macarena Torres Lira

Macarena Torres Lira

Chile

Clinical psychologist and coach. Accredited EMDR Therapist and Supervisor. Strategic and relational approach with adults and children. Co-founder of La Familia que Quiero. Member of the EMDR Chile Association.

Magdalena Garcia Trovero

Magdalena García Trovero

Uruguay

Doctor of Medicine. Specialist in Pediatric Psychiatry. Specialist in Domestic Violence and Psychotraumatology. Certified EMDR Therapist and Supervisor. Lecturer and Co-coordinator of the Psychotraumatology Clinic, Department of Pediatric Psychiatry, School of Medicine. Former President of EMDR Uruguay.

Marcia Tarragó Gómez

Marcia Tarragó Gómez

Uruguay

Licensed Psychologist. Specialist in Psychotraumatology. Certified EMDR Therapist, specializing in children and adolescents. Pursuing a Master's in Child and Adolescent EMDR at UDIMA. Member of the Psychotraumatology Clinic at the Centro Hospitalario Pereira Rossell. Member of the Board of Directors of ON EMDR Uruguay.

André Maurício Monteiro

André Maurício Monteiro

Brazil

Psychologist, Master's and Ph.D. in Psychology, Trainer of Trainers at the EMDR Institute and the EMDR Latin America and Caribbean Alliance (ALAC), Senior Trainer at EMDR Europe. Co-founder of the EMDR Brazil Association. Honorary member of the EMDR Portugal Association. Board Member of the EMDR Global Alliance: The International Society for EMDR Therapy. Coordinator of www.espacodamente.com.

Zelenia Eguigure Fonseca

Zelenia Eguigure Fonseca

Spain

Psychologist trained in EMDR Therapy, constructivist and systemic therapist with a gender perspective, certified by the University of Barcelona. She has led intervention projects in educational settings focused on youth, gender, wellbeing, and mental health, promoting strategies for emotional stability and stress prevention.

Víctor Aguilar

Víctor Aguilar

Honduras

Clinical psychologist. Master's in Public Health and Ph.D. candidate in Psychology. Founder of EMDR Honduras and certified EMDR trainer by EMDR Institute and EMDR ALAC. Extensive experience coordinating Mental Health and Psychosocial Support programs for victims of violence and emergencies.

Susana Bálsamo

Susana Bálsamo

Argentina

Clinical psychologist, Senior EMDR Trainer, Certified EMDR Trainer and Supervisor. President of EMDR IBA Argentina. Director of the Argentine EMDR Institute. Specialist in trauma and trauma from medical interventions and surgical psychoprophylaxis. Has lectured and presented at national congresses, in Latin America and Europe. Author of articles and books (co-authored). Member of research teams on psychotraumatology-related topics.

Adrián Cillo

Adrián Cillo

Argentina

Psychiatrist, EMDR therapist for children, adolescents, and adults. Certified EMDR Supervisor and Trainer. Speaker at courses and congresses in Argentina, Latin America, and Europe. Author of several books.

Damián Cuttitta

Damián Cuttitta

Argentina

Psychologist, staff member at the Hospital Interzonal General de Agudos Eva Perón in San Martín. Part of the teaching team at the Center for Empirically Supported Psychotherapies (CIPSE) and the Psychotrauma Center. EMDR Institute Trainer and Facilitator, Certified Supervisor, and Advanced EMDR Therapist. Coordinator of the ASD evaluation team at Hospital HIGA Eva Perón, San Martín.

Rubén Lescano

Rubén Lescano

Argentina

Physician specializing in Psychotraumatology, Ph.D. candidate in Psychology. Director of CIPSE and Forensic Cabinet Psychiatrist of the Judiciary. Author of the book "Cognitive Neurosciences, Research and EMDR." Developer of the "Complex Trauma Algorithm and EMDR Treatment."

Sandra Baita

Sandra Baita

Argentina

Clinical psychologist and child therapist, certified EMDR supervisor. She works in the field of child maltreatment and the trauma arising from such experiences. Has provided advanced training courses on childhood trauma and dissociation and related topics across the Americas and Europe. Author of several books.

Cristina Bluthgen

Cristina Bluthgen

Argentina

Clinical psychologist and therapist, EMDR Facilitator and Certified Supervisor. Systemic Therapist and Supervisor. Specialist in Families and Couples. Specialist in Trauma. Has given courses and seminars in Argentina, Latin America, the United States, and Europe.

Soledad Catalano

Soledad Catalano

Argentina

Psychologist (UBA). Certified EMDR Therapist specializing in Eating Disorders and Psychological Trauma. Over 20 years of clinical experience in her specialty. Member of EMDR Iberoamérica Argentina. Founding member of Marea Terapias Contextuales. Combines her teaching and therapeutic work to promote integrative evidence-based approaches for the treatment of trauma and eating disorders.

Micaela Durand

Micaela Durand

Argentina

Clinical psychologist. Master's in Psychoneuro-
immunoendocrinology. Trauma Specialist. Certified EMDR Therapist, Supervisor, and Facilitator. Official Forensic Psychologist of the Judiciary of Salta.

Marisol Laplace

Marisol Laplace

Argentina

Psychologist and clinical sexologist. EMDR Therapist. Speaker at courses and congresses on the subject.

Paula Moreno

Paula Moreno

Argentina

Psychologist, child therapist, certified EMDR therapist and supervisor, Mindfulness therapist, and Compassion-Focused Therapy therapist. Has given courses in Latin America. Author of books and specialized articles on childhood and trauma.

Laura Noguera

Laura Noguera

Argentina

Clinical psychologist specializing in children, adolescents, and adults. Provides guidance to parents and educational institutions. Graduate of the University of Buenos Aires. Certified Therapist, Supervisor, and Training Facilitator in the EMDR therapy model, endorsed by the EMDR Institute (USA) and EMDR Iba Argentina.

E-POSTER PRESENTATIONS

Important

Once the E-poster is completed in MS-Word format, it must be sent along with the additional documentation to: congreso2026@emdribargentina.org.ar.

After receiving the approval email from the Scientific Committee, send the E-poster image as an attachment using the provided Template to the same email address.

Deadlines:
- Abstract submission deadline: July 31, 2026, 11:59 PM
- Graphic poster submission (if the abstract is accepted): September 15, 2026, 11:59 PM
- Important: If the graphic poster is not submitted by the deadline, the accepted proposal will be withdrawn.

PRELIMINARY PROGRAM

Format: IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL

Continuing Education Credits (CEC)

Presentations that award Continuing Education Credits (CEC) are indicated in the program.

To earn the credits indicated for each presentation, attendance for the full duration of the session is required, both in-person and online.

For in-person attendees, staff will scan the registration badge upon entry and exit. For online attendees, the system automatically identifies entry and exit.

Credits will only be awarded for full attendance throughout the entire session.

Friday, October 23rd

Time
GRAND BOURG HALL
E-Poster Space
8:00 – 9:00
Accreditation / Check-in
9:00 – 10:00
OPENING CEREMONY
10:00 – 12:00
Kathy Steele (U.S.A.)
(Online presentation)
"When Attachment Hurts Instead of Heals in the Therapeutic Relationship."
Awards 2 Continuing Education Credits
12:00 – 13:30
Anabel González (Spain)
(Online presentation)
"Emotional Reprocessing."
Awards 2 Continuing Education Credits
13:00 – 14:30
Lunch
14:30 – 15:30
Sandra Baita (Argentina)
"Expanding the Concept of Safety in EMDR Therapy"
15:30 – 16:00
Break
16:00 – 17:00
Adrián Cillo (Argentina)
"Neurobiology of Emotional Trauma"
17:00 – 19:00
Supervisors and Therapists Meeting
Carina Salas (Argentina) – Susana Bálsamo (Argentina)
E-Poster Presentations
19:00 – 20:00
Child and Adolescent Therapists Meeting.
Coordinator: Magdalena García Trovero (Uruguay)
E-Poster Presentations

Saturday, October 24th

Time
GRAND BOURG HALL
LAS AMERICAS HALL
E-Poster Space
9:00 – 11:00
Deany Laliotis (United States)
Awards 2 Continuing Education Credits
"Creating New Memories Together"
11:00 – 11:30
Break
11:30 – 12:30
Susana Bálsamo (Argentina)
"EMDR Therapy in Migration"
Cristina Bluthgen (Argentina)
"Trauma, Couples, and EMDR"
12:30 – 14:00
Lunch
14:00 – 15:00
Víctor Aguilar (Honduras)
"Beyond Trauma: EMDR and Health in Chronic Illnesses"
Paula Moreno (Argentina)
"The Narrated Body: Dialogues Between Narrative, Somatic, and EMDR in Abused Children"
15:00 – 16:30
Arun Mansukhami (Spain)
(Online presentation)
Awards 2 Continuing Education Credits
"Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Trauma: How to Intervene with EMDR?"
16:30 – 17:00
Break
Break
17:00 – 18:00
Gonzalo Martínez Cáceres (Uruguay)
"Group Intervention with ASSYST-RG in LGBTIQA+ Individuals: Preliminary Results in Reducing Trauma Symptoms Associated with Stigma"
Damián Cuttitta (Argentina)
"EMDR in Neurodivergence"
18:00 – 18:30
E-Poster Presentations
18:30 – 20:30
Ruth Lanius (Canada)
Awards 2 Continuing Education Credits
"Finding Solid Ground: How to Traverse Trauma with Stability"

Sunday, October 25th

Time
GRAND BOURG HALL
LAS AMERICAS HALL
9:00 – 11:00
Ruth Lanius (Canada)
Awards 2 Continuing Education Credits
"Reconfiguring Trauma: A Bridge Between Neurobiology and Clinical Practice"
11:00 – 11:30
Break
11:30 – 12:30
Rubén Lescano (Argentina)
"Information Fragmentation and EMDR Clinical Practice"
Zelenia Eguigure Fonseca (Spain)
"Lived Experience of EMDR Reprocessing in Professional Women Supporting Gender Violence Survivors: An Interpretive Phenomenological Study"
13:00 – 14:30
Lunch
14:30 – 15:30
Marisol Laplace (Argentina)
"Sexual Desire and Trauma: When EMDR and Clinical Sexology Go Hand in Hand"
Magdalena García (Uruguay) and Marcia Tarragó (Uruguay)
"EMDR in Interdisciplinary Care: A Teaching-Clinical Approach to Complex Childhood and Adolescent Trauma in a Pediatric Hospital"
15:30 – 16:30
Soledad Catalano (Argentina)
"Family Intervention in Eating Disorders and Transgenerational Trauma: A Perspective from the EMDR Model"
Nicolás Rodríguez (Chile)
"Trauma-Sensitive Case Conceptualization Routes: A Comprehensive Approach to EMDR Therapy in Complex PTSD"
16:30 – 17:00
Break
Break
17:00 – 18:00
Laura Noguera (Argentina)
"Trauma from Overprotection"
André Monteiro (Brazil)
"Reprocessing and Pathways to Autobiographical Integration"
18:00 – 19:00
Macarena Torres (Chile)
"Before Reprocessing: The Role of the Secure Bond in EMDR with Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse, Maltreatment, and Neglect"
Micaela Durand (Argentina)
"The Forensic Report from the SPIA Perspective"
19:00 – 20:15
Deany Laliotis (U.S.A.)
"Conclusions on EMDR Therapy: An Evidence-Based Therapeutic Model. New Directions"
20:15 – 20:30
CLOSING CEREMONY

GENERAL INFORMATION

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REGISTRATION

DISCOUNTS AND CONDITIONS
  • EMDR Iba Argentina Members: 10% discount
  • Members of National Organizations belonging to ALAC: 10% discount (proof of membership in your National Organization must be submitted)
  • Group registration (10 or more people): 15% discount. To receive this benefit, the coordinator must send the list of participants to congreso2026@emdribargentina.org.ar

IMPORTANT:

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FEES
ARS (PESOS)
USD (DOLLARS)
FEE FROM JULY 1ST THROUGH THE CONGRESS
GENERAL ADMISSION
$ 510,000.-
USD 350.-
MEMBERS — 10% Discount
$ 459,000.-
USD 315.-
Group (10+ people) — 15% Discount
$ 433,500.-
USD 297.-

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