Mireia Dote Vaca

If you knew me, you would know that I love cats, they have taught me that it is always important to respect the timing for approaching or giving space.

I am a Family Therapist specialised in Childhood and Adolescence with over 20 years of experience supporting families in the emotional and psychological development of their children. My extensive training in various fields enables me to tailor care to the individual needs of each child without generalising. Every child or teenager requires close and personalised attention.

“A change in perspective can help untangle situations that cause discomfort in the daily lives of many families” Caring is about accompanying growth.

My professional career has focused on children’s and youth mental health. I have worked for over 20 years in hospitalisation centres, day hospitals, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Centres (known as CSMIJ in Spain) at Hospital Sant Joan de Déu in Barcelona, where I have had the opportunity to support families throughout the process of emotional and psychological development.

My approach is based on creating natural and spontaneous connections during daily activities—a key aspect of my family interventions. These interactions are fundamental to the emotional well-being of the children and their families.

Throughout my career, my curiosity to provide more comprehensive support has led me to specialise in Nutrition as well, which enables me to work integrally with families facing eating disorders (ED) or food sensitivities associated with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), among others.

Another pillar of my work is the use of Mindfulness as a tool to help children, teenagers, and adults to pause, observe, and focus their attention, especially on something as essential as breathing. This technique has been key for many of my patients in improving their emotional well-being.

Supporting families in their journey towards growth and well-being is my main motivation, which is why sharing my professional and personal experience in the very special setting of Calma de Mar is a project that excites me deeply.

My education:
  • Master in Systemic Family Intervention. Kine Family Therapy Center.
  • Master in Psychiatric Nursing and Mental Health – University of Barcelona.
  • Official Master in Nutrition and Health. Open University of Catalonia (UOC).
  • Diploma in Nursing – Ramon Llull University EUIF Blanquerna.
  • Intervention with parents of problematic adolescents at Kine Center.
  • Expert in Psychonutrition.
  • Expert in Comprehensive Approach to Eating Disorders: Influence of perfectionism, clinical diversity in ED, and intervention with families.
  • Resources for the prevention and care of anxiety disorders. UAB. Institute of Sociology and Applied Psychology (ISPA).
  • Specialized in Mindfulness Program for children, adolescents, and adults (MBSR).
  • Specialized in autism: Expert in nutrition and sleep in autism. TEACH training course Arrels.
  • Training and Coaching in Group Skills and Group Leadership. Sant Joan de Déu. Aulapediatria. UB.
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Sant Joan de Déu. UB.
  • Course on Mental Health in the school environment. Autonomous University of Barcelona. UAB.
  • Course on Development and Psychopathology in children and adolescents. UB. Sant Joan de Déu.
  • Training and Coaching in Group Skills and Group Leadership. UB. Sant Joan de Déu.
  • Instructor in the Emerging Psychosis course. Official College of Nurses of Barcelona.
  • Collaborating Instructor in the Master’s program in Neuropsychiatry and Psychology of Childhood and Adolescence. UAB.
  • Collaborating Instructor in the Expert in Early Childhood program. Pere Tarrés Foundation. Ramon Llull University.
  • Collaborating Instructor in the Master’s program in Community Mental Health Nursing. Sant Joan de Déu University. UB.
  • Annual collaborator as a reviewer for the Social Education Journal. Socioeducational Intervention Journal. Ramon Llull.

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