EMBROIDERING HEALTH: PERCEPTION OF WOMEN WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS ABOUT THEIR EXPERIENCES IN A THERAPEUTIC WORKSHOP
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5380/ce.v27i0.81933Keywords:
Mental health, Art therapy, Psychiatric nursing, Health promotion, Qualitative research.Abstract
Objective: to know the perception of women with psychological distress about participation in a therapeutic workshop. Method: Qualitative, descriptive study based on the narrative approach. Data was collected from April to June 2019, through open and individual interviews with six women, over 45 years old, in psychological distress, who participated in therapeutic workshop that uses embroidery as an inducer of dialogue, in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. Data was analyzed by Thematic Content Analysis. Results: The workshop enabled the participants to experience changes in their lives through the exchange of affections and mental health promotion. It is also a space for rebuilding and strengthening bonds, expressing feelings, developing communication and managing daily difficulties. Conclusion: The therapeutic workshop can provide new ways for nurses to implement assistance in the context of mental health, favoring dialogue, care and production for health.
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