A collective therapeutic practice that operates in open spaces, engaging community members in the building of supportive social networks to foster well-being and mobilize the resources and skills of individuals, families, and communities. It is not a psychotherapeutic process but rather a group therapeutic act that can take place in any context and at any stage of life. Individual knowledge serves as the foundation for creating social bonds, emotional support, sharing experiences, and reducing social isolation.

The Brazilian Association of Integrative Community Therapy, ABRATECOM, is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the development of Integrative Community Therapy by uniting individuals and institutions and fostering the creation of support networks.

ABRATECOM was founded on May 1, 2004, in Brasília, during the Second Brazilian Congress of Community Therapy. One of its core missions is to expand ICT training by bringing together Training Centers—institutions responsible for providing professional education in this field.

ICT was one of the five social technologies awarded by the Banco do Brasil Foundation (Friday – June 21). As community therapists, trainers of new CT practitioners, and members of diverse communities throughout the country and beyond, we are beneficiaries of this remarkable Social Technology and fully aware of its potential. Now the entire world will know! Congratulations to Dr. Adalberto Barreto, Airton Barreto, and Mismec 4 Varas—the birthplace of ICT (Fortaleza, CE).

We have an extensive network of over 50 community therapy centers across Latin America. Our reach spans 5 countries, bringing care and emotional support to various communities.