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The latest from our house.
Conferences, readings, faculty updates and reflections on the craft.
Childhood Trauma: The Invisible Wound that Shapes Adult Destiny
Dr. José Luis Marín, president of the Spanish Society of Psychosomatic Medicine, warns that illnesses such as depression, addictions, or even autoimmune pathologies are, in reality, “open wounds,” an unresolved childhood trauma.
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Dr. José Luis Marín presents his new book in Madrid: "Mental Health does not exist. Health does"
February 26th will be a very special date for Formación Psicoterapia and for our entire community.
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José Luis Marín Gathers 400 People at His New Book Launch
Our director, Dr. José Luis Marín, presented his new book, 'Mental Health Does Not Exist. Health Does,' at the Palacio de la Prensa to approximately 200 in-person attendees and another 200 people connected live via streaming. The event brought together health professionals, students, and members of our community.
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José Luis Marín warns about “the medicalization of emotions”
Psychiatrist José Luis Marín recently warned in Spain, in an interview for AS Salud, that normal emotions such as sadness or anxiety are being treated as clinical disorders. This trend, he explains, responds to a shift in the approach to mental health and the current social context.
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José Luis Marín: “Older adults need reasons to get up in the morning”
Psychiatrist José Luis Marín stated in La Vanguardia that older adults need to have a reason to get up each morning, emphasizing the importance of cultivating hobbies from an early age. This statement was made in an interview published on March 17, 2026, by La Va
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“Despair is part of the human experience,” states Dr. José Luis Marín
Psychiatrist and president of Formación Psicoterapia, José Luis Marín, affirmed that “despair is part of the human experience” during an appearance on the Roca Project podcast. The specialist posits that suffering is an inherent life experience and questions the tendency to
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Attachment Theory: Understanding the Foundation of Our Emotional Relationships
Attachment theory is one of the most influential theories in modern psychology. Developed by psychologist John Bowlby, this theory posits that the emotional bonds we form with our primary caregivers in infancy are fundamental for emotional and social development.
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Avoidant Attachment in Relationships: How to Recognize and Manage It?
Avoidant attachment in relationships is a behavioral pattern that can significantly impact how a person relates to their partner. This type of attachment is characterized by a need to maintain emotional distance and an avoidance of intimacy. Individuals with avoidant attachment tend to...
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Disorganized Attachment in Couples: How to Recognize and Address It in Relationships?
Disorganized attachment in couples is a complex relationship pattern that can profoundly impact relationship dynamics. This attachment style is characterized by contradictory behaviors and emotional confusion, both in the person with disorganized attachment and their partner. Individuals
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Psychotherapy Training announces free webinar “Mindfulness is not an app: How to truly integrate it into psychotherapy”
The platform specializing in advanced mental health training, Psychotherapy Training, has announced its upcoming free online seminar. Titled “Mindfulness is not an app: How to truly integrate it into psychotherapy,” the event will be broadcast live next Wednesday
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Dr. José Luis Marín Revolutionizes Clinical Approach: “Trauma is Not an Option, It’s an Ethical and Legal Obligation”
In a recent and revealing training session for psychotherapists, Dr. José Luis Marín, psychiatrist and president of the Spanish Society of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy (SEMPP), urged the professional community to abandon the traditional biomedical model in favor of a clinical approach
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Dr. José Luis Marín warns about the “slow suicide” of chronic sleep deprivation
The psychiatrist links the lack of restorative rest with the accumulation of neurotoxic waste in the brain and the early development of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's.
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Dr. José Luis Marín Urges Therapists to Be Brave in the Face of Childhood Trauma
The psychiatrist warns that the professional's fear of asking about the past is the main cause of therapy abandonment and the chronification of illnesses like fibromyalgia. Dr. Marín highlights the importance of courage in intervening in childhood trauma.
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