The XII National Symposium on Research in Psychology was held from 28 to 30 May at the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Science of the University of Porto.

This event, which has already established itself as a landmark in the national panorama of psychology research, brings together researchers, teachers, students and professionals with the aim of promoting the sharing of knowledge, innovative ideas and collaborations that enrich the national context of psychological science.

Representing Católica Braga at this Symposium was Eleonora Costa, a lecturer from the Faculty of Philosophy and Social Sciences at the Portuguese Catholic University (UCP) - Braga. On 30 May, she took part in the presentation of several papers:

• Eleonora C. V. Costa, Patrícia Gonçalves, Fernando Martins, Sílvia Monteiro, & Carla Vieira (2025).  Relationship between trauma, physical pain, and reactivity of the autonomic nervous system. XII National Symposium on Research in Psychology, 28-30 May 2025, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Porto.
   
• Ana Sílvia Marques Alves & Eleonora C. V. Costa (2025). Relationship between Body Awareness and Autonomic Nervous System Reactivity. XII National Symposium on Research in Psychology, 28-30 May 2025, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Porto.
   
• Claúdia Raquel Machado Gomes & Eleonora C. V. Costa (2025). Relationship between Trauma, Body Awareness and Marital Satisfaction. XII National Symposium on Research in Psychology, 28-30 May 2025, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Porto.