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Overview of the 29th World Conference on Therapeutic Communities (WFTC)
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Further down on this same page you will also find all the photographic records of the event.
The 29th World Conference on Therapeutic Communities (WFTC), organized by FEBRACT in partnership with FLACT and WFTC, was a global milestone for the strengthening of therapeutic communities. Since 1987, when the first Latin American Conference on Therapeutic Communities was held in Brazil, these institutions have promoted the growth and development of the movement in Brazil, Latin America and the world.
Held at Expo Dom Pedro, in Campinas (SP), the event was attended by representatives from more than 18 countries, 16 Brazilian states and around 500 people, consolidating itself as a space for exchanges and learning about mental health, rehabilitation and public policies.
Campinas, located approximately 90 km northwest of the capital of São Paulo, is an important economic and technological hub in Brazil. With an estimated population of over 1 million inhabitants, the city stands out for its modern infrastructure, renowned universities and a diversified service sector.
Photographic Records
The event was extensively recorded by photographers Francisco Rojas and Peter Welinton Silva, who captured the most memorable moments of the conference. Check out the photographic records organized by day and relive the lectures, debates and interactions that marked the meeting:
Photos from Day 1 (December 13): Click here.
Photos from Day 1 (December 14): Click here.
Photos from Day 1 (December 15): Click here.
These photos illustrate the impact and grandeur of the event, from the registration to the final plenary sessions. This event was a milestone for therapeutic communities, strengthening networks, practices and the dissemination of knowledge on a global scale. Check out the schedule for the 29th WFTC below:
Friday, December 13
Keynote Address
Speaker: Brian Morales (USA) – Director of the INL Anti-Narcotics Division
Theme: Global Coalition and FLACT/WFTC Participation
Opening Ceremony.
Plenary Session 1
Moderator: Dick Steinberg (USA)
Speakers:
Lucia Sdoia (Brazil): Diversity and Inclusion in Therapeutic Communities.
Edna Thome (Brazil): International Best Practices in Therapeutic Communities.
Selva Careaga (Chile): FLACT Quality Seal.
Sushma Taylor (USA): Integrated Treatment Model for Women: Issues, Methods and Strategies.
Plenary 2
Moderator: Enrico Costa (Italy)
Speakers:
Lucas Roncati (Brazil): Ethics and Therapeutic Communities in Brazil.
Ed Carlson (USA): Past, Present and Future of Therapeutic Communities.
Seep Varma (USA): Criminal Justice and Therapeutic Communities.
Phaedon Kaloterakis (Greece): The Heart of the Therapeutic Community.
Plenary 3
Moderator: Oriol Esculies (Spain)
Speakers:
Andrew Ward (USA): The Challenges of State-Sponsored Religion in the Treatment of SUD – A Therapeutic Community Perspective.
Pablo Kurlander (Brazil): WFTC World Report 2024.
David Patton (England): Reclaiming Community Culture as a Decolonial Method: Heterotopic Enclaves of Generative Human Flourishing.
Manuel Mingorance (Spain): 10 Lessons Learned in 35 Years of "Proyecto Hombre" in Spain.
Saturday, December 14
Parallel Sessions – Block 1
Room 1:
Aloysius Joseph (USA): Finding Your Higher Power in the Therapeutic Community.
Rod Mullen (USA): “Right Living”: A Practical Guide for TCs in the Era of Climate Change.
“Natalia Zachartzi (Greece): The Oviedo Declaration on Addiction Prevention”
“Robert J. Budsock, Eman Gibson and Georges Mombrun (USA): Building Systems for Incarcerated Individuals Managing Addictions”
Room 2:
Rafael Rodríguez Falla (Peru): Accreditation Program Conducted by the College of Psychologists of Peru and the Peruvian Association of Therapeutic Communities.
Ariel Jara and Adriano Schuster (Paraguay): Effectiveness and Best Practices in Therapeutic Communities: A View from the Association of Therapeutic Communities of Paraguay.
"Edward Tennison (Peru): Development of the New Curriculum for Counselors in Addiction and its Implementation in Peru"
"Douglas Marques Correa (Brazil): Monitoring Program for Therapeutic Communities (CTs) - Rio de Janeiro"
Room 3:
Marcio Calbente and Alexandre Maia (Brazil): Implementation of ISO 9001 Certification in a Therapeutic Community: The Process and Benefits.
Claudia da Costa Mota and Adriano Moisés (Brazil): Leading My Horse on a New Path: A Proposal for Group Care for Addiction.
"Iara Nascimento (Brazil): "Drugs Don't Define Me": Experiences of Women in Treatment for Drug Abuse
"André Tavares Victorino (Brazil): Rational Use of Medication (URM) and Good Dispensing Practices at CAUDEQ"
Parallel Sessions – Block 2
Room 1:
Lyndsey Hague (Canada): The Alberta Model and the Development of Recovery Communities (TCs).
Trish Honore and Brittanii Wade (USA): Human Resources and Compliance: Business Ethics Related to Therapeutic Community Programs.
"Lonnie Granier - Ed Carlson (USA): Advocacy: A Strategy for Sustainability"
"Rogers Kasirye (Kenya): Mental Health Opportunities and Challenges in Therapeutic Communities Serving Young Women from Urban Slums, Ages 18-24 in Kampala, Uganda"
Room 2:
Gonzalo Esquivel (Costa Rica): Recovery: Our Next Frontier to Cross.
Jessica Bolaños (Costa Rica): Women and the Therapeutic Community.
"Quetzalli Manzano (Mexico): Wellness Program for Therapeutic Community Staff to Promote the Health of Workers with Mental Health Commitments"
"Selene Franco Barreto (Brazil): The Importance of Post-Treatment after the Therapeutic Community"
Room 3:
"Medical Sciences and Therapeutic Communities":
José Manoel Bertolote (Brazil)
Claudio Jeronimo (Brazil)
Clarice Madruga (Brazil)
Parallel Sessions – Block 3
Room 1:
"C. Karageorgopoulos - M. Giannakopoulou (Greece): Considerations on the Model of Building and Managing a Therapeutic Community Through the Selection and Application of a Specific Form of Information Processing"
"Rosa Thomason (USA): Building Treatment Programs Inclusive"
"Pai-Hsuan Tsou (Taiwan): The Operation of the Libertas Therapeutic Community in an Urban Area; Taipei, Taiwan"
"P. Kalfas - V. Aisopou (Greece): To Play or Not to Play? A Comprehensive Early Intervention Program for Adolescents and Young Adults"
Room 2:
"Marco Antonio Gastelo Medina (Peru): Public Policies Applied to Public Mental Health in the Context of Human Rights: 'Contributions of the Culture of Peace in Therapeutic Community Operators and Their Impact on Users'"
"Lyda A Becerra Jiménez (Colombia): I Am the Key: Selective Prevention and Community Strengthening in ""Altos de La Florida"""
"Richard Dueñas, Irma L. Reyes (Peru): Effectiveness and Good Practices in the Vocational Rehabilitation Center “Life Project”
“Livia Pires Guimarães (Brazil): Alcoholics Anonymous in Brazil: Diverse Cultures, One Purpose”
Room 3:
“Therapeutic Communities in Brazil: History and Evolution”:
“Evaldo Dutra (Brazil) - Moderator”
Roseli Nabozny (Brazil)
Rosângela Scurssel (Brazil)
Ronaldo Viana (Brazil)
Parallel Sessions – Block 4
Room 1:
“John Tavolacci (USA): Optical Evolution of the Therapeutic Community”
“Danae Rafti (Greece): Fatherhood, Addiction and Incarceration”
“Ruslan Isaev (Russia): Study of Monitoring the Quality of Remissions in People with Substance Use Disorders "
"Thalia Boutsiarakos and Chrysanthi Katsoulaki (Greece): Parental Substance Use and the Manifestation of Violent Behaviors in Emerging Adults: A Scoping Review"
Room 2:
"Samio Falcão Mendes (Brazil): Department of Support and Shelter Entities Working in Alcohol and Drugs - DEPAD - National Drug Policy"
"Gleuda Apolinário (Brazil): Government of the State of São Paulo - State Drug Policy"
"Nara Araújo (Brazil): Federal Government - SENAD - National Secretariat for Drug Policies"
Room 3:
"Giuseppina Maria Fulco (Italy and Brazil)> Psychological Safety: Central Element in the Therapeutic Community"
"Diana Moreira (Portugal): Trauma and Addictions"
Brazilian Association of Narcotics Anonymous
Domingo, 15 de dezembro
Plenária 4 – WFTC Painel
Moderator: Sushma Taylor (USA)
Topic: Continental Federations – The Global Scenario of Therapeutic Communities – Challenges and Evolution.
Speakers:
Seep Varma (USA)
Augusto Nogueira (Macau)
Gerard Byrne (Australia)
Jorge Olivares (Chile)
Rogers Kasirye (Kenya)
Phaedon Kaloterakis (Greece)
Main Plenary
Speaker: George De Leon (USA)
Topic: Therapeutic Communities: Towards the Future.
