Publications
Here are some of my work that has been published:
Peer-Reviewed Publications
"My research bridges the gap between frontline clinical practice and rigorous scientific inquiry. These publications represent the foundational step in developing and empirically testing new, evidence-based interventions for suicide prevention."
This Original Paper is the result of years of research and clinical experience and brings a framework that enhances existing models like CBT, DBT, or ASSIP by providing a structured process for addressing the deeper existential concerns that often precipitate and prolong a crisis.​
Love as a Phenomenon of Self-Transcendence in the Prevention of Depression and Existential Emptiness
This article explores Viktor Frankl’s concept of self-transcendence and the unique human capacity to find meaning through love, highlighting its role as a powerful protective factor against depression, existential emptiness, and even suicide.
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A deconstruction of the psychology
This was the first published article that marks my commitment with the scientific collaboration and constant academic development. I had just graduated from my Bachelor Degree in Clinical Psychology and could present this in the International Congress of Psychology in Berlin, Germany in 2008.
Books & Book Chapters
01
Heroes of our existence
A book that speaks about the power of love in human life and how it can promote mental health and well-being. The book is available on Amazon.com
02
Suicide Prevention in The Work of Viktor Frankl
This is the second volume of the Proceedings in Logotherapy and Existential Analysis of the Viktor Frankl Institute Vienna and contains a chapter written by me and my colleague Andrés Antunes about Suicide Prevention in the work of Viktor Frankl.
03
What keeps you alive
This book speaks about the contributions of Logotherapy to suicide prevention and delves into some possible ways to deal with suicide ideation through accessing the capacity to love and self compassion.
04
Children Around the World
The fourth book in the UN book series Behavioral Science in the Global Arena is entitled Children Around the World: The Future of Our Earth. There's a chapter authored by me and my colleague Ana Luiza Collagrossi about children and poverty.
05
Suicide, studies and practices of prevention
This book brings a collection of studies about suicide prevention and has on chapter authored by me titled: "Logotherapy in Suicide Prevention: Nebulosities in Worldview and the Flirtation with Death."
06
Virtual Therapeutic Consultations
This book is a collection of studies on virtual mental health consultations and includes a chapter authored by me titled 'Psychology of Meaning'.
07
The search for love
In this book I talk about the human natural search for love and it's influence in mental health.
08
A deconstruction of the Psychology
A paper that delves into the possibilities of updating psychological theories that have been applied worldwide and need to be adapted to the needs of the new generations.
09
And life, what is it?
This book brings about 160 reflections about the meaning of life.
10
Heroes of our Existence - Special Edition - Pandemic
This book brings some studies about the psychology of love and it's influences in human life throughout the covid-19 pandemic.
