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Therapist & Educator
About Me
Mariano Pedroza is a therapist and educator with over 30 years of experience in mind/body and systemic (relational) methods. Born in Brasília and having lived across six countries, his multicultural upbringing has deeply influenced his sensitivity to cultural differences and belief in the shared humanness that transcends cultures. His work empowers individuals, communities, and institutions to build resilience, self-regulation, and empathic connections.
Core Expertise
- Trauma Recovery and Resilience Building
- Somatic Therapy and Bioenergetic Analysis
- Stress and Tension Release (TRE)
- Integrative Community Therapy (ICT)
- Mindfulness and Self-Regulation Training
- Training and Capacity Building for Health Professionals and Communities
Therapist & Trauma Consultant
- Over 30 years of clinical experience in Bioenergetic Analysis and Somatic Therapy.
- Specializes in empowering individuals, institutions, and communities to build self-and-collective-care capabilities.
- Works as a Trauma Consultant to support trauma recovery and stress management.
Educator & Trainer
- Trained health professionals, educators, and social workers in TRE (Tension and Stress Release) and ICT (Integrative Community Therapy).
- Developed specialized training programs for self-and-collective-care agents to lead stress release and health promotion groups.
- Collaborated with governmental, non-governmental, and religious organizations to implement sustainable health promotion networks in diverse contexts.
Global Reach
- Delivered training and workshops in over 10 countries, including Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Germany, South Africa, Nigeria, Mozambique, New Zealand, and Vietnam.
Certifications
- Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) – SEI Somatic Experiencing International
- KReST Trauma Consultant – ZPTN Center for Psychotraumatology and Trauma Therapy
- Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE) Trainer – TRE-Global
- Integrative Community Therapy (ICT) – Universidade Federal do Ceará (UFC) & ABRATECOM
- Senior Mindfulness Instructor – Mindfulness Trainings International (MTI)
- Certified in Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness - David Treleven
- Bioenergetic Analysis/CBT – International Institute of Bioenergetic Analysis (IIBA)
- Core Energetics – Institute of Core Energetics
- Professional Music – Berklee College of Music
Languages
- Portuguese (Native)
- English (Fluent)
- French (Fluent)
- Spanish (Fluent)
QUOTE
"I have always believed, and I still believe, that whatever good or bad fortune may come our way,
we can always give it meaning and transform it into something of value".
(Herman Hesse)
METHODS OF REFERENCE
Neurodynamic Reprocessing (SE; TRE; KReST)
"Our brains continually form maps of the world - maps of what is safe and what is dangerous." - Bessel Van Der Kolk
Integrating the latest findings from neuroscience into the therapeutic process is essential for modern clinical practice. Research shows that chronic stress and traumatic experiences impact brain function, leading to symptoms such as heightened anxiety, sleep disorders, difficulty concentrating, irritability, and panic attacks.
However, our bodies possess innate recovery mechanisms capable of regulating and neutralizing the excessive activation associated with unresolved survival responses. Through methods like Somatic Experiencing (SE), Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE), and KReST, we work with the body’s natural neurobiological processes to reprocess and release physical and emotional tension. This approach facilitates the restoration of balance (homeostasis) and promotes sustainable symptom relief.
Mindfulness Strategies
"Mindfulness is the awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgementally, in the service of self-understanding and wisdom.” - Jon Kabat-Zinn.
Jon Kabat-Zinn, a pioneer in bringing mindfulness into medicine, demonstrated that regular practice can significantly improve physical and psychological symptoms while fostering positive changes in health, attitudes, and behaviors.
Benefits supported by neuroscience (studies from the University of Oxford):
- Structural changes in the brain: Strengthening areas associated with decision-making, attention, and empathy.
- Emotional regulation: Improved ability to manage emotions and reduce impulsive reactions.
- Physical health: Lower blood pressure, improved circulation, and reduced risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Mindfulness practice is a powerful tool for developing focus, resilience, and overall well-being.
Systemic Approach
"Friendship, good social relations and strong supportive networks improve health at home, at work and in the community."
World Health Organisation
Groups and communities function as living organisms that self-regulate to survive and thrive. The systemic approach seeks to understand an individual’s emotional and psychological suffering within the context of their relational networks – family, work, community, etc.
This approach:
- Strengthens healthy bonds: Promotes a sense of belonging and connection, which are essential for mental and physical health.
- Identifies dysfunctional dynamics: Reveals relational patterns that may be negatively impacting an individual’s life.
- Promotes transformation: Subtle interventions in the "systemic order" can lead to profound and lasting changes.
Bioenergetic Analysis
“To be fully alive is to breath deeply, move freely and feel with intensity." - Alexander Lowen
Bioenergetic Analysis is a therapeutic approach that integrates the body, mind, and emotions. By observing the body, we identify blockages and tensions that limit the flow of vital energy, revealing personal histories, wounds, and potentials.
This approach:
- Connects body and story: Correlates bodily expression with personal narratives and presented symptoms.
- Stimulates vitality: Uses breathing, movement, and voice techniques to release tension and promote spontaneous expressiveness.
- Strengthens internal resources: Empowers individuals to process emotions, memories, and tensions in an integrated and autonomous way.
Why These Approaches Work
All these methodologies share a common principle: respecting and activating the body and mind’s natural healing mechanisms. Whether through neurobiological regulation, mindfulness, systemic understanding, or body-mind integration, the goal remains the same: to restore balance, promote resilience, and empower individuals and communities to live fully and healthily.
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