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Our EKR Congress, the International Conference on Thanatology, Grief and Palliative Care, organized by the Elisabeth Kübler-Ross México Foundation and endorsed by TecSalud of the Tecnológico de Monterrey, aims to share new perspectives, research, studies and techniques on these important areas, creating a space for reflection, learning and growth; To achieve this, we focus on bringing together specialists who stand out in their respective work areas, in addition to having a great professional career.
United States of America
President of the Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Foundation based in the United States of America, as well as a photography lover with international exhibitions.
Mexico
Current president of the Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Mexico Foundation, she has a specialty in psycho-oncology and with preparation in the area of palliative care. He has carried out and maintains social volunteer activities providing support to patients and their families, as well as working in the teaching area.
South Africa
Current Vice President of the EKR Foundation in the U.S., Global Ambassador for Palliative Care for Children: International Children’s Palliative Care Network ; Co-chair of the European Association of the Palliative Care Working Group for Refugees and Migrants; Vice President of PatchSA – Palliative treatment for children in South Africa. In addition to performing various volunteer activities in two Hospices in Bloemfontein.
Brasil
Director of the Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Brasil Foundation, member of the Laboratory of Tanatology and Psychiatry of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. Palliative professor and writer.
Colombia
General Director of the John Bowlby Institute, Consultants and Knowledge Managers, in Medellín, Colombia; Professor since 2011 of the University of Malaga in the Master’s Degree in Counseling and Intervention in Emergencies, Emergencies and Disasters.
Canada
Sickboy Podcast is hilarious, ridiculously insightful and absolutely determined to break down the stigma associated with illness and disease! The show started with three best friends who recognized that when faced with difficult situations, illnesses and diseases, people tighten up, they get awkward, and they simply don’t know what to say. Taking the lead from Jeremie’s life long battle with Cystic Fibrosis, the boys help people understand that sometimes the best way to deal with illness, disease and life is simply to laugh.
Argentina
Doctor in psychology from the University of Palermo, author, researcher and teacher. He is a specialist in the use and application of writing and the therapeutic story, which is a scientific intervention in the field of health that contributes to the increase of psychological well-being, positive affectivity and the decrease of physical symptomatology.
Spain
Doctor of Medicine from the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and honoris causa from the University of the Republic of Uruguay. He was president of the Spanish Palliative Care Society, an area in which he has Masters in Madrid and Barcelona. He has given more than 1,200 conferences; In addition to being author and co-author of more than 25 books related to palliative care. It was a Gold Medal for Merit at Work.
Argentina
President of the Paliar Foundation in Argentina, also a medical specialist in psycho-oncology and palliative care. Since 2007, she has been the Medical Director of the Hospice El Buen Pastor as well as being Vice President of the Palliative Care Council of the Argentine Society of Medicine. In addition to working as a teacher and co-author of the books Psycho-oncology: different perspectives; Advanced Therapies; and help! My dad turned 100 years old.
Mexico
Pediatric palliative care specialist; He worked at the Center for Pain Management and Pediatrics of Technology in Monterrey; He has taught workshops on pediatric palliative care in various countries such as India, Canada, among others. Member of the National System of Researchers in Mexico.
Mexico
Medical oncologist with more than 30 years of experience, Director of the Organization for Integral Care in Oncology at the oncology clinic. He has experience in the diagnosis of cancer, treatment of breast cancer, colon and rectal cancer, lung cancer, among other conditions. He is the author of several articles published in national and international medical journals, as well as co-author of the book Medical Oncology, a Comprehensive Review.
Mexico
Co-founder of the Mexico Center headquarters of the Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Foundation. Accompanying individual psycho-affective and spiritual processes, and grieving processes; as well as in processes of end of life and loss to both terminally ill patients and their families. Speaker, workshop and advisor on issues related to loss, death and the dying.
Do you have any endorsements?
Endorsed by both the Tecnológico de Monterrey and the EKR Foundation based in the United States of America.
What is the cost of the tickets? Is there any disccount?
The costs can be found in the Tickets section of this page; If you buy your ticket in advance, you can buy it at a lower price. If you have purchased your ticket with a special price, students must present their valid student ID (with visible dates / period, credentials that do not have this information will not be accepted).
We also have a special price for people over 65, for these cases it is only necessary to have a valid official ID that has the visible birth date.
Are there prices for groups?
Yes we offer an option for groups of 6 people or more, for this they must make the payment for all the people to accompany us in a single exhibition.
Can I buy the ticket with a special price for a family member or friend?
It would not be possible, since the discount is only applicable for the student or person over 65 who directly purchases their ticket. At the time of registration, in the case of any person presenting that someone else bought their ticket with a special price, the corresponding difference must be covered considering the final cost.
What are the payment options?
Paying in USD, we accept payment via credit or debit card by using PayPal.
If I have difficulty with Spanish, what will happen with the conferences that are in this language?
Don’t worry, during the congress we will offer the option of renting a headband to listen to the simultaneous interpretation from Spanish to English so that you can listen to the presentation without problem.
What is the price of the workshop?
The Saturday workshop after the closing of the Congress will be priced at $21.36 USD for those who also accompany us in this II Edition. For those interested who only wish to attend the workshop, the price is $43.84 USD.
Is there any option if I need lodging?
Our second edition will take place at the Four Points by Sheraton of Galerias Monterrey, so you will also have a preferential rate of approximately $92.50 USD. To book you can contact 8120226438 with Sonia Ibarra or 8182538965 with Gabriela Cepeda to make your reservation, mentioning: “I am looking to apply an agreement fee for the II International EKR Congress event”.
If I stay at the hotel, does it include breakfast?
If you stay at our Headquarters Hotel, the Four Points by Sheraton Galleries, a Mexican buffet breakfast is included for up to 2 people. The breakfast schedule from Monday to Friday is from 6.00 a.m. at 10.30 a.m., and weekends from 6.00 a.m. at 11.00 a.m.
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