The perspective of the children treated at primary health care unit about psychotherapist

Authors

  • Rodrigo Gabbi Polli Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
  • Dorian Mônica Arpini Universidade Federal de Santa Maria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5380/psi.v20i1.32624

Keywords:

Child psychotherapy, public health, children

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate how children who were under psychological care, in basic health
institution, represent their therapist. A qualitative study was carried out, using the draw and tell a story
procedures. Eight children participated in this study. Children were asked to perform a sequence of three
drawing-stories. The data analysis was performed using content analysis. The results showed that
children have a representation of the psychotherapist as someone who plays and talks with them.
Moreover, in order to make the therapeutic process happen, the ability of the professional to provide a
reliable and supportive environment was valued. In this place, the child feels safe to bring up their issues,
highlighting the holding received during the treatment.

Author Biographies

Rodrigo Gabbi Polli, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul

Psicólogo, Mestre pelo Programa de Pós-graduação em Psicologia da Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Doutorando do Programa de Pós-graduação em Psicologia da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul.

Dorian Mônica Arpini, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria

Psicóloga, Professora Associada do Departamento de Psicologia e do PPG em Psicologia da Universidade Federal de Santa Maria. Docente e Preceptora da Residência Multiprofissional Integrada em Sistema Público de Saúde da UFSM.

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Published

2016-12-15

How to Cite

Gabbi Polli, R., & Arpini, D. M. (2016). The perspective of the children treated at primary health care unit about psychotherapist. Interação Em Psicologia, 20(1). https://doi.org/10.5380/psi.v20i1.32624

Issue

Vol. 20 No. 1 (2016)

Section

Research Reports

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