Fortalecimento em Tempo de Sofrimento: Reflexões Sobre o Trabalho do Psicólogo e a Realidade Brasileira

Autor: Raquel S. L. Guzzo, Fernando Lacerda Jr.
Jazyk: English<br />Spanish; Castilian<br />French<br />Portuguese
Rok vydání: 2007
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Zdroj: Interamerican Journal of Psychology, Vol 41, Iss 2, Pp 231-240 (2007)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 0034-9690
Popis: Inserted in a world where globalization and neoliberalism are hegemonic, Brazilian reality is ruled by social dynamics that produces oppression and suffering for most of the population. Psychologists and other professionals who face this reality and its consequences are stained by fear and various difficulties. After addressing current historical processes and its impact over Brazilian context, this article describes a program developed for professionals associated with the Municipal Social Assistance Secretary. The program had a liberatory horizon and aimed to create dialogue and reflection about reality and how to change it. The program had three stages. Assessed dimensions of their work and personal lives. This information was discussed in five three-hour sessions. Finally, the implications of the program were evaluated. Psychosocial processes related to liberation and oppression are discussed. Support: CNPq
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