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Symposium 41 - Expanding the Scope of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Latin America: Empirical Advances in Trauma, Digital Interventions, and Psychological Processes

Friday, June 26, 2026
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM PDT
Location: Yerba Buena Salon 2, B3 Level
CE: 1.5

Keywords: Evidence-Based Practice, Culture, Treatment
Recommended Readings: Bisson, J. I., & Olff, M. (2021). Prevention and treatment of PTSD: the current evidence base. European journal of psychotraumatology, 12(1), 1824381. https://doi.org/10.1080/20008198.2020.1824381,   Andersson, G., & Carlbring, P. (2021). Cognitive behavioral therapy delivered using the internet. In A. Wenzel (Ed.), Handbook of cognitive behavioral therapy: Applications (pp. 607–631). American Psychological Association. https://doi.org/10.1037/0000219-019,   Cuijpers, P. (2024). How to improve outcomes of psychological treatment of depression: Lessons from “next-level” meta-analytic research. American Psychologist, 79(9), 1407–1417. https://doi.org/10.1037/amp0001387,   ,  

The presentations collectively address both prevention and treatment, ranging from early interventions in childhood trauma to clinical applications in adult populations and university settings. One contribution proposes a CBT model to reduce the legitimation of violence among children exposed to psychosocial trauma, integrating innovative assessment through digital role-playing environments. Another study evaluates a low-intensity online group CBT program implemented in a training clinic, demonstrating significant reductions in depression, anxiety, and stress, alongside improvements in emotional well-being. Complementing these findings, longitudinal evidence from individual synchronous online CBT interventions highlights sustained improvements in mental health outcomes and underscores the role of emotional functioning in technology acceptance. Additionally, psychometric research on self-efficacy among university students supports the cross-cultural applicability of validated instruments, reinforcing the importance of individual beliefs in psychological adjustment. Finally, a clinical case study illustrates the effectiveness of CBT techniques in reducing anxiety, depressive symptoms, and associated somatic conditions, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration in healthcare settings. Overall, the symposium underscores the relevance of CBT as a flexible, empirically supported approach, capable of adapting to digital contexts and addressing complex psychological demands across the lifespan. Beyond the scientific relevance of the presentations, the symposium stands out for its cultural diversity, as it encompasses the application of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) across different countries in Latin America.

This session does not offer continuing education credit (CE)

Learning Objectives:

  • Expanding the Scope of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Latin America: Empirical Advances in Trauma, Digital Interventions, and Psychological Processes
  • An analysis of empirical evidence regarding the effectiveness of CBT interventions, with particular emphasis on symptom reduction (depression, anxiety, and stress), improvements in psychological well-being, and the role of variables such as self-efficacy and emotional functioning.
  • The identification of core components of CBT-based protocols adapted to different settings, including brief interventions, online formats (both individual and group), and culturally sensitive approaches.
  • The integration of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in a flexible and evidence-based manner across diverse clinical and cultural contexts, including the implementation of digital modalities such as telepsychology and both synchronous and asynchronous online interventions.
  • The development and refinement of the capacity to adapt cognitive-behavioral protocols to complex clinical demands, including trauma, contexts of social vulnerability, and large-scale interventions, while ensuring the maintenance of scientific rigor and cultural sensitivity.

Presentations:

  • 9:05 AM - 9:22 AM PDT
    (SYM 41) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Intervention for Psychosocial Trauma Associated with Violence: The Legitimation of Violence in Children in Colombia

    Presenter: Fredy Romero

  • 9:22 AM - 9:39 AM PDT
    (SYM 41) Online Group Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: Outcomes of a Low-Intensity Program in a Training Clinic

    Presenter: Carmem B. Neufeld, Ph.D. – University Of São Paulo

  • 9:39 AM - 9:56 AM PDT
    (SYM 41) Individual Online Psychological Intervention: Longitudinal Effects on Mental Health, Well-Being, and Technology Acceptance

    Presenter: Karen P. Del Rio Szupszynski, Ph.D. – Membro da Diretoria da Federação Latinoamericana de Psicoterapias Cognitivas e Comportamentais (ALAPCCO)

    Co-Presenter: Camila Sartori, Ph.D. – Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul – Brazil)

  • 9:56 AM - 10:13 AM PDT
    (SYM 41) Adaptation of the General Self-efficacy Scale to Uruguayan University Students

    Presenter: Vicente Chirullo – UDELAR, SUAMOC, Montevideo, Uruguay

    Co-Presenter: Hugo Selma Sanchez – UDELAR, Montevideo, Uruguay

  • 10:13 AM - 10:30 AM PDT
    (SYM 41) Adaptation and Validation of the ZKPQ-50-CC in Uruguay

    Presenter: Hugo Selma Sanchez – UDELAR, Montevideo, Uruguay