She is a clinical psychologist, but she soon realized that human beings need a more comprehensive, integrated, holistic view. After marrying a Portuguese man, the Spanish woman Maria del Mar Cervantes made Portugal her home, built her career, and became a pioneer there by opening a clinic and a school, Mentara, […]
On November 7th, 8th, and 9th, 2025, we experienced the 11th Institutional Meeting of Mentara, a weekend full of sharing, reflection, and reunion that will go down in the history of our community. For the first time, the meeting took place in Mentara's new facilities in Lisbon—a space that symbolizes not only growth […]
On September 21, 2025, Mentara participated in a cleanup campaign on São Lourenço Beach in Ericeira, in partnership with the ALP Movement – Help Clean the Beach (@ajudealimparapraia). Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m., dozens of people – including children, young people, and adults – gathered with a common goal: […]
On February 28, the European Association for Integrative Psychotherapy celebrated an important milestone in its history by unanimously electing Maria del Mar as the association’s new vice-president. The ceremony, marked by an atmosphere of enthusiasm and recognition, reinforced the organization’s commitment to excellence and innovation […]
Stress is an inevitable part of modern life. However, rather than being just a villain, stress can become a source of positive energy when approached correctly. This is where somatic psychotherapy comes in, an approach that helps transform emotional overload into strength and balance. Discover how to use your body […]
Trauma is an experience that goes beyond the mind. When we go through traumatic situations, the impact is not only emotional, but also physical. The body has its own way of registering and retaining these experiences, often manifesting them as tension, pain or chronic illness. This is where somatic psychotherapy becomes an […]
Psychotherapy has evolved over the years, integrating approaches that consider not only the mind but also the body as a fundamental part of the healing process. Among these approaches, somatic psychotherapy stands out as a complete answer to achieving integral well-being. But what makes this approach so effective? Discover how psychotherapy […]
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