Professionals
Different areas of knowledge. One person understood as a whole.
Human life is shaped by different dimensions, relationships, stories and contexts. That is why care may involve different professional fields, respecting each person's needs and the scope of practice of each field.
Each person is unique, but never isolated.
Understanding a person in an integrative way means considering their uniqueness without disconnecting it from their story, their relationships and the contexts that shape their life.
These dimensions relate to one another and can influence each other.
Contextual and cultural
Relational and family
Person
- Biological
- Soul
- Social
- Spiritual
To personalize is to understand before proposing paths.
Personalized care does not mean looking at the person in isolation. It means recognizing their story, resources, needs, relationships, values, contexts, potential and goals.
Each professional works within their competence and their technical, ethical and legal boundaries.
Uniqueness without isolation. Responsibility without blame.
Areas of knowledge that can come together around the person.
Integrative Therapists
Professionals trained and certified by Instituto I.M.A.G.E.M.® to apply the corresponding integrative protocols.
Referral Network
A network of legally qualified professionals from different fields, to whom referrals may be made when the needs of the person, couple or family go beyond the scope of integrative therapeutic support. Referral Network services may be provided in person or online, depending on the nature of the service, professional qualification and applicable conditions.
Fields of the Referral Network
Examples of professional fields that may be part of the Referral Network, subject to availability and credentialing:
- Psychology
- Medicine and Psychiatry
- Nutrition
- Nutrology
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech Therapy
- Physiotherapy
- Physical Education
- Other fields compatible with Integral Well-Being
The professional composition may vary according to each Consulado da Família® and the network's availability.
To integrate is to cooperate while respecting boundaries.
An integrative approach does not erase the differences between professions. Each field has its own competences, responsibilities and limits. When different areas of knowledge take part in care, integration must happen with clear roles, responsibility and respect for applicable standards.
Working as a network does not mean overlapping competences.
Three levels of the ecosystem
Promotion and psychoeducation
Knowledge, guidance and experiences that foster awareness, prevention and development.
Strengthening and development
Programs and experiences designed to develop personal and relational resources.
Specialized professional care
Care provided by qualified professionals, according to their competences, qualifications and professional standards.
Not every form of participation in the Embaixada da Família® constitutes clinical care.
Respect for what also gives meaning to life.
For some people, spirituality and faith are important resources for meaning, hope, belonging and coping. When relevant to the person and pertinent to the context of care, these dimensions may be considered with respect, freedom of conscience and within applicable professional limits.
The Embaixada da Família® welcomes people from different religious traditions, expressions of faith and spiritualities, as well as those with no religious affiliation.
Professional training, methodology and network: different roles.
Professional qualification
Training, professional qualification and, where applicable, professional registration determine which activities each professional is legally and technically authorized to perform.
Methodological training and certification
The Instituto I.M.A.G.E.M.® is responsible for methodological development and may offer training and certification related to the methodologies within its scope.
Methodological certification does not replace a degree, professional qualification, registration with a professional board or other applicable legal requirements.
Network accreditation
The Embaixada da Família® sets institutional criteria for accrediting professionals who wish to join its network.
Network accreditation does not expand the legal scope of practice of any profession.
Instituto I.M.A.G.E.M.® Develops knowledge, methodology, training and methodological certification.
Embaixada da Família® Structures and governs the accreditation of professionals in its network.
A network built with responsibility.
Depending on the field, the accreditation process may consider:
- Training
- Qualifications
- Professional good standing, where applicable
- Experience
- Documentation
- References
- Ethical commitment
- Alignment with the culture of Integral Well-Being
- Respect for freedom of conscience
- Understanding of the limits of practice
- Participation in the network's introductory processes
The person's experience
- 01Welcome
- 02Understand
- 03Personalize
- 04Guide
- 05Connect
- 06Accompany
The path begins with understanding the person and their context. When needed, they may be guided toward resources, programs or professionals suited to their needs and goals.
Find a professional
This area will be prepared to make it easier to find accredited professionals in the network, considering location, field of practice and availability.
Professionals will be presented as they are officially accredited and made available by the network.
Would you like to be part of this network?
Professionals from different fields may take part in accreditation processes to join the network of the Embaixada da Família®, respecting the applicable institutional, technical, ethical and legal criteria.
Being part of the network means sharing a culture of care that recognizes the person's uniqueness, relationships, contexts and capacity for development.
Learn about professional accreditationInformation in preparation
Caring for the whole person also means knowing when to cooperate.
No single field of knowledge needs to respond alone to every dimension of human experience. A responsible network recognizes competences, respects limits and creates possibilities for cooperation around the person.