Argentine mental health approach expands to Europe

A groundbreaking multifamilial psychoanalysis approach, born in Argentina over five decades ago, is gaining international traction and was the focus of a congress in Buenos Aires. The event drew specialists from Argentina, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Belgium to discuss advancements in this therapeutic model.

Organized by Centro Ditem, Fundación María Elisa Mitre, and other psychoanalytic institutions, the congress delves into effective interventions within multifamilial group therapy. Sessions are held both in person in Palermo and virtually, allowing global participation. María Elisa Mitre, director of Centro Ditem, highlighted the ongoing interest in this unique therapeutic device.

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The group work allows for emotional resonances to emerge that are difficult to achieve in other spaces.

The origins of multifamilial psychoanalysis trace back to psychiatrist Jorge García Badaracco. He challenged the purely individualistic view of psychological suffering, proposing instead that it must be understood within the context of family relationships and interdependencies. This perspective led to therapeutic groups involving patients, families, therapists, and other interested individuals.

Alberto Jones, co-director of BabelPsi, explained that the group setting fosters emotional resonance, allowing participants to connect with their own experiences through shared stories and others' interventions. This dynamic can reveal aspects of the self that might remain hidden in individual therapy. Proponents emphasize that multifamilial therapy complements, rather than replaces, individual treatment, enriching the therapeutic process.

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