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When the Opponent Becomes Evil
Polarization, predatory interdependence, and the psychology of democratic erosion in Brazil By Élison Santos, PhD On October 4, more than 150 million Brazilians are eligible to vote in one of the most polarized elections in the country's democratic history. The two front-runners are President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of the left-wing Workers' Party (PT), seeking a fourth term, and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro of the right-wing Liberal Party (PL), the eldest son of former preside
Élison Santos
Oct 212 min read
Meaning-centered therapy in Washington, DC: when “what’s the point?” is the real question
Therapy in Washington, DC that goes beyond symptom relief — meaning-centered care in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, grounded in logotherapy and existential analysis.
Élison Santos
Jul 302 min read
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