Contributions of Social Constructionism: Relational-Dialogical Perspectives From Latin America

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Contributions of Social Constructionism: Relational-Dialogical Perspectives From Latin America

Edited by Diego Tapia Figueroa & Roberto Ricardi Costard
Organized by: TILAC (Taos Institute Latin America, Spain and Portugal Council)

Taos Institute Publications WorldShare Books ©2026

Contributions from Social Constructionism: Relational-Dialogical Perspectives from Latin America is a polyphonic and interdisciplinary collection that brings together authors from diverse Latin American and Ibero-American contexts to explore contemporary relational, collaborative-dialogical, narrative, and generative practices grounded in social constructionism. The book offers situated reflections on care, dialogue, mental health, education, justice, community work, and social transformation, emphasizing relational ethics, plurality, and the co-construction of meaningful and socially responsive practices.

Organized into thematic sections, the volume includes contributions from therapists, researchers, educators, community practitioners, and interdisciplinary professionals working across different cultural, institutional, and social realities. The chapters address topics such as collaborative-dialogical practices, intersectionality, community mental health, family therapy, restorative and dialogical practices, psychological assessment, supervision and intervision, violence prevention, social participation, and transformative relational work. Alongside theoretical discussions, the book includes practice-based reflections, collective experiences, and locally situated approaches that highlight the diversity of voices and contexts shaping contemporary social constructionist practices in Latin America.

More than a regional compilation, this work is an invitation to rethink knowledge production, professional practice, and social participation through dialogue, relational responsibility, and collaborative meaning-making. It will be of interest to scholars, students, therapists, educators, health professionals, and community practitioners seeking plural, context-sensitive, and transformative approaches to human relationships and social life.