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Benedict XVI Academy
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Integral Psychology
The “Academy” is a program of the Foundation that aims to provide comprehensive training for both the professionals who are part of the team, as well as psychology and related sciences students and external professionals. The idea is to use this platform to convey the foundations of an integral psychology that seeks to have a complete understanding of the human being, based on the principles of Aristotelian-Thomistic doctrine, while also enriched by contemporary scientific contributions that help shape our own approach.
This program has several avenues of work:
– Organization, preparation, and teaching of training courses.
– Organizing and managing Congresses, Symposia, Workshops, etc.
– Delivering educational talks in various settings.
– It also ensures the professional development of the members working in the Foundation by offering training, readings, and educational programs.
Currently, we offer the “Integral Psychology of the Person” course at various locations, which consists of two cycles.
The first, known as the basic cycle, consists of over 20 classes covering topics from the general to the specific. In this regard, it begins with an exposition of the anthropological foundations necessary for a deep understanding of the human person, followed by the development of the concept of integral psychology of the person. It then delves into the characteristic approach of this understanding of the human being, before analyzing different psychological currents and various schools of psychotherapy.
The second cycle is more specific and aims for participants to take on a more active role. In this respect, readings on various authors and themes are proposed, followed by preparing students to analyze the material and engage in subsequent work. This is structured in stages where students are guided by more experienced professionals.
Another activity organized by the Academy was the hosting of the First International Pharus Conference, held in July 2023. Two primary reasons drove us to carry out this conference. One of them was to create a space for personal interaction. As the Foundation has been growing exponentially in recent times and has opened various branches and locations, it has provided the opportunity for many professionals to become part of it. However, it has also hindered personal contact among them.
Pharus is not just about acquiring knowledge, but also about building a TEAM
Adam Levine
CEO & Co-Founder
We are convinced that working at Pharus is not just about acquiring knowledge to help us in the clinic, but also about building a TEAM. We would rather say that it is fundamentally about forming a strong team, grounded in values and principles, guided by clear criteria that illuminate our practices and our lives in general. The team also supports, sustains, and allows its members to lean on each other. This is what identifies Pharus, which is why belonging to the Foundation challenges us beyond our professional facet. It connects us, opens us to others, to being with others and being for others.
Another reason for this meeting was to ensure training. Our commitment to the professional vocation demands hard work in this aspect. Our wounded and redeemed human nature, open to reality, demands that constant search for truth. As psychologists and mental health professionals, delving into the inner life of the human person, we cannot be oblivious to the reality of humanity. This reality is manifested in its tendencies, emotions, reactions, ways of relating, etc. In order to respond to this mystery that is the human person, it is necessary to pause and understand how all these manifestations occur, how their sensitivity is affected, how their passions become disordered, how their will is broken, and their intelligence is clouded.
In this regard, it is expected that these workshops will help us ensure that clinical practices are grounded in two fundamental pillars: on one hand, in the Thomistic anthropological foundations, an essential matter for us to remain faithful to our understanding and cosmovision of the human being; and on the other hand, in the scientific evidence that helps us to be technically proficient, precise, and up-to-date when considering comprehensive approaches for individuals.
Additionally, the Academy is involved in the management and organization of the Psychology Congresses of Southern Mendoza, which have been held biennially? since 2010, and have already become established within both the professional and academic community. The event has been declared of municipal interest in the city of San Rafael.
South Mendocino Psychology Congress
Solid reputation in the professional and university community of the region. Recognized as of departmental interest in the city of San Rafael.
2010
The 1st Psychology Congress of Southern Mendoza took place in April 2010 at the National University of Cuyo
2011
The 2nd Psychology Congress of Southern Mendoza, in 2011.
2012
The 3rd Psychology Congress of Southern Mendoza, in 2012.
2015
The 4th Psychology Congress of Southern Mendoza was held in 2015.
2019
The 6th Psychology Congress of Southern Mendoza focused on "Psychotherapy, an Integrated Perspective of Therapeutic Art" took place in 2019
2021
The 7th Psychology Congress of Southern Mendoza revolved around "Mental Health in a Pandemic – Psychotherapy Challenges" and was held in 2021.
In our congresses, we have had the honor of hosting national and international speakers with extensive experience and significant contributions to the community. From Argentina, each year we have had the valuable contribution of someone who is a fundamental pillar for us, Father Miguel Ángel Fuentes, who presents a very valuable contribution to the participants at every congress. In addition, we have had the participation of Dr. Manuel Vilapriño, a psychiatrist and the president of the Argentine Psychiatric Association; Dr. Pascual Gargiulo, as well as Licensed Psychologist Benjamin Sauzo and Licensed Psychologist Juan Pablo Rojas from Chile. From the United States, we were honored by the presence of Dr. Paul Vitz, and from France, we had presentations by Dr. Robin Galhac. From the Netherlands, we had the lecture of Aris and Hiske Gude. Finally, from Spain, we had the contribution of Aquilino Polaino.
