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2025-06-21T23:18:31+00:00

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Implications for Psychotherapeutic Practice from the Person-Centered Approach Perspective:

2025-06-21T12:30:47+00:00

This article aims to analyze the process of self-concept reorganization in psychotherapeutic practice from the perspective of the Person-Centered Approach. Based on the theoretical principles of Carl Rogers, the study discusses how self-construction occurs through the individual’s interactions with their environment and how the introjection of external values can generate incongruences that hinder personal development. The narrative text explores the importance of the therapeutic relationship in deconstructing limiting patterns, highlighting the role of empathic listening, unconditional positive regard, and congruence in facilitating personal growth. In conclusion, the article reinforces the need for a welcoming therapeutic space that allows individuals to reconstruct their identity in an authentic and integrated manner, promoting greater autonomy and psychological well-being.

The Process of Reorganization of Self-Concept in Adults and the Crossings Generated from the Therapeutic Relationship:

2025-06-21T12:50:55+00:00

The present study discusses the reorganization process of self-concept in adults within the context of psychological clinical practice. The aim is to deepen understanding of the subjective and professional experience of the psychotherapist as a facilitator in this process through the therapeutic relationship established with the client. Therefore, a qualitative approach and the method of experiential reporting were chosen, considering that the investigated context relates to the researcher's supervised internship experience. The practice took place at an Integrated Psychology Service in Fortaleza, during the 8th to 10th semesters of the Psychology course. The researcher engaged in individual psychotherapy with adults, grounded in the Person-Centered Approach (PCA). Through the achieved results and their discussion, it was possible to comprehend how the reorganization of self-concept can occur in the clinical context with adults. The provision of facilitating conditions and the establishment of a good therapeutic relationship were identified as central to this process. In addition, it was possible to conclude that the fact that the psychotherapist allows herself to be affected by the client's experience is positive, but it is essential that she bases her practice on supervision, on her own personal psychotherapy and on a continuous training process. Finally, two proposals for future studies were suggested, focusing on investigating the phenomenon of self-concept reorganization from the client's perspective, as the current study is based on the psychotherapist's observations and perceptions.

The Psychic Life in the Context of Postmodernity:

2025-06-21T13:02:09+00:00

This theoretical essay outlines a critical path around psychiatry and late capitalism in the 20th and early 21st centuries, aiming to question whether there is a device implanted by capitalism within psychiatric discourse that exposes—or leads us to consider—the existence of a neoliberal project in the field of mental health, oriented toward profit, or whether the place of this device is empty and merely the result of coincidence. To that end, we briefly revisit the history of the editions of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), including its break from the theoretical foundations of psychoanalysis, its transformation into an atheoretical and descriptive manual, and the growing number of cataloged nosological entities. From this historical perspective, we argue that there is a possible articulation between the successive editions of the DSM and the simultaneous rise of late capitalism and/or neoliberalism. To construct a critical examination of this context, we draw on authors who help us think through these processes, such as Jacques-Alain Miller, Jean-Claude Milner, Christian Dunker, Élisabeth Roudinesco, Jonathan Crary, and Bruce Fink. At the conclusion of this essay, we choose to leave the initial question open, inviting the reader to assign the meaning that seems most coherent with the discussions raised here.

The Contributions of Merleau Ponty's notion of Body for the experience of the use and abuse of Chemical Substances

2025-06-21T15:56:46+00:00

Chemical substances are a historical theme of humanity and increasingly contemporary, and Merleau Ponty's lens is to understand this use and abuse of substances globally. This research aims to make connections with Merleau Ponty's notion of the body and the experience of using chemical substances. The work is qualitative in nature, typified as exploratory and methodologically structured as a bibliographical research and aims to understand the field of chemical dependencies in contemporary times, from the perspective of Merleau-Ponty's existential Phenomenology. To this end, an exploratory bibliographical research was carried out searching for relevant texts for the theoretical support of the study and related to Merleau-Ponty's assumptions through his phenomenological perspective, offering valuable guidance for therapists and contributing to the development of clinical psychology as a discipline. It is concluded that the conception of the body, as discussed by Merleau-Ponty, offers a valuable perspective on how individuals relate to the consumption of chemical substances, making it necessary to explore the subjective life, historicity and possibilities of existence of the subject, who is not only influenced by the world around him, but also constitutes it, thus making the problem of the abusive use of chemical substances not only an individual phenomenon, but a social and political one in society.

The Experience of Recovery of Adolescents with Eating Disorders

2025-06-21T19:04:12+00:00

This study seeks to understand the recovery experience of female adolescents with eating disorders, emphasizing interdisciplinarity in care. Using a qualitative approach, phenomenological interviews pwere conducted with seven adolescents undergoing treatment at the Interdisciplinary Nutrition Program for Eating Disorders and Obesity (PRONUTRA). The analysis of the reports, based on Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA), revealed three main categories: (1) Feelings and relapses, evidencing the emotional complexity and non-linearity of the recovery process; (2) The pillars of care, highlighting the importance of the interdisciplinary team and the construction of therapeutic bonds; and (3) Influence of the institution, showing how the institutional environment can positively or negatively impact the recovery experience. The results indicate that recovery transcends symptomatic remission, involving subjective, social, and institutional aspects. The study reinforces the need for approaches that integrate the social context and the experiences of adolescents, promoting sensitive and effective care. It is concluded that recovery from eating disorders requires strategies that go beyond mere dietary normalization, valuing the redefinition of the experience and the construction of support networks.

The Experience of the Hospital Psychologist in the Oncological Context

2025-06-21T19:14:54+00:00

The work of hospital psychologists in oncology units presents specific challenges that require technical knowledge, sensitivity, and empathy. This study aims to understand the experiences of hospital psychologists who work with cancer patients, highlighting the main challenges and the practices used to assist patients and their families. The study was carried out through field research using a semi-structured interview with a psychologist specialized in the area, allowing for an in-depth approach to the subject. The results show that the main challenges faced include a lack of recognition for psychological work, difficulties in communicating with the multidisciplinary team and the emotional overload generated by contact with suffering and death. The coping strategies used by the professionals include personal therapy, leisure time, and the search for further training. The study highlights the importance of the work of hospital psychologists in promoting mental health and improving the quality of life of cancer patients, as well as emphasizing the need for professional support and recognition for these professionals.

Medicalization and Youth:

2025-06-21T19:31:39+00:00

In contemporary society, young people seem to be prevented from suffering, expressing fragility, vulnerability, or making mistakes, as they are constantly urged to give their utmost in daily life in a relentless pursuit of absolute success and complete happiness. In this context, medicalization appears to gain prominence, as society increasingly places its hopes in miraculous substances or in practices that frame life as pathological, presenting them as true solutions for pain and suffering. This bibliographic research is based on a theoretical qualitative study, conducted through an integrative review of articles from the platforms Google Scholar and SciELO, aiming to generate discussions and reflections on the processes that underpin this phenomenon in youth, including consumerism, immediacy, and productivity. The findings reveal a growing trivialization of medicalization, leading to the neglect of a critical social perspective on emotions and real life. Thus, this topic proves to be highly relevant for both society and the field of Psychology.

The Impact of Ableism on the Affective and Sexual Relationships of Individuals with Autism:

2025-06-21T19:42:52+00:00

This study aims to understand the effects of ableism on the affective and sexual experiences of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), questioning the impact of myths and prejudices. It is a critical literature review based on empirical studies published in the last five years, with a qualitative, descriptive, and exploratory approach. The findings indicate that ableism infantilizes and delegitimizes the affective and sexual needs of autistic individuals, reinforcing their social invisibility, hindering access to adequate sex education, and contributing to inappropriate behaviors stemming from a lack of information. These factors directly affect the formation of emotional bonds and expose these individuals to increased vulnerability in situations of risk and sexual violence. The analysis also highlighted the diversity of sexual orientations and gender identities within the spectrum, which are often silenced by normative and exclusionary discourses. A predominance of international studies was observed, revealing a lack of national research on the topic. In light of this, the importance of conducting investigations in the Brazilian context is emphasized, considering cultural and social aspects in order to support inclusive public policies and ensure the affective and sexual rights of individuals with ASD.

Beyond the PCA:

2025-06-21T20:00:51+00:00

This work focuses on the dynamics and interventions involved in the Psychological Duty Care model, which is a form of psychological assistance based on Psychological Counseling and the Person-Centered Approach (PCA), and aims to provide immediate support to those seeking help. This is an exploratory and qualitative study, developed through semi-structured interviews conducted online with professionals working in a Psychological Duty Care service specifically designed for the LGBTQIA+ population. The objective is to understand the dynamics of care within a Psychological Duty Service that operates with a team of psychologists from different theoretical orientations, as well as to explore the techniques and strategies used by these professionals. Seven psychologists from various theoretical approaches participated in the study, aiming to identify the dynamics of care within the Psychological Duty model from different theoretical perspectives. The data collected were analyzed using content analysis, as proposed by Bardin. The findings revealed that, since the team is composed of psychologists with diverse theoretical backgrounds, the practitioners are able to draw on a range of interventions, techniques, attitudes, and postures from different frameworks to promote the client’s well-being. We conclude that the creative use of different interventions, techniques, and attitudes can be effectively employed in Psychological Duty Care, as long as they align with the core principles that define this model, and above all, focus on the client’s emotional recovery.

Psychological On-Call Service as a Possibility of Support for the LGBTQIA+ Population:

2025-06-21T20:18:57+00:00

The Psychological On-Call Service is a form of psychological care aimed at providing immediate assistance to those who seek it. Exploratory and qualitative in nature, the research was conducted through semi-structured online interviews with seven on-call psychologists working in a Psychological On-Call Service dedicated to LGBTQIA+ individuals. This study aims to understand the possible contributions of psychological care, in the format of the On-Call Service, to the LGBTQIA+ community from the perspective of psychologists working in such services. It also seeks to investigate the meaning of the On-Call Service for the professionals who provide this service; to understand how a Psychological On-Call Service targeted at the LGBTQIA+ population operates; to identify the main demands of its users; and finally, to outline an overview of the psychological distress experienced by the LGBTQIA+ population, according to the perspective of the professionals serving this community. Based on data analysis using content analysis, the material was grouped by similarities into the following categories: the Psychological On-Call Service for LGBTQIA+ individuals; the on-call psychologists’ understanding of the demands presented by clients in this service; and the contributions of the On-Call Service to these patients. It is concluded that the online Psychological On-Call Service dedicated to the LGBTQIA+ population proves to be a relevant service that, by facilitating the expression of discourse and understanding the specificities of this group, promotes mental health, enhances self-perception, and thereby helps clients develop autonomy and empowerment.

Care as an act

2025-06-21T20:33:29+00:00

Psycho-oncology is a field of work for psychologists focused on providing psychological assistance to patients, teams and family members involved in the context of cancer. This article aims to explore the various possibilities for Psychology to work within Psycho-oncology, with an emphasis on care relationships in the hospital environment and the essential role that psychologists play in promoting mental health and humanizing care for patients suffering from serious illnesses. Qualitative research was adopted as the methodology, using documentary analysis of the film Wit – Uma Lição de Vida and bibliographic research. The discussion highlights the importance of care relationships with patients, which function as promoters of mental health and humanization, significantly influencing the way individuals deal with suffering and face the experience of illness. Psychology, in this context, assumes a central role. It is concluded that the inclusion of Psychology in the hospital environment expands the possibilities of care, not only for patients, but also for their families and the health team, and this is a growing process. Reflecting on this reality opens up new ways of welcoming people who experience a chronic and progressive illness.

Domestic Violence and Cearense Masculinity:

2025-06-21T20:56:18+00:00

This article aims to discuss, through a critical literature review from a phenomenological perspective, domestic violence and masculine identities in Ceará. The focus is on intimate partner violence against women, the processes of male gender construction in the Northeas, especially in the state of Ceará, and the intersections of patriarchy and its impacts on the (de)construction of male subjectivity. It is concluded that, although legislation has expanded protection for women facing violence, punishment alone is not an effective solution. Understanding violent relationships from a historical-social perspective, combined with the rehabilitation of perpetrators and ongoing education, is essential for building a fairer society in which violence is not part of conjugal relationships.

The view of Phenomenological-Existential Psychology on the Trans experience:

2025-06-21T23:33:29+00:00

The perspective of Phenomenological-Existential Psychology on the Trans experience begins with the understanding of subjectivity, which permeates all dimensions of human existence. The objective of this theoretical study is to shed light on the analysis of the trans experience under the lens of Phenomenological-Existential Psychology, which reveals itself to be a rich path for understanding the search for identity. This approach not only illuminates the particularities of the trans experience, but also broadens the horizon of psychology by emphasizing the need for an empathetic and inclusive perspective. This essay is a qualitative approach, focusing on literature review, using bibliographic research as a methodological resource.. Throughout the study, it was possible to observe that the pain and suffering, often associated with the transition process, cannot be reduced to mere symptoms of gender dysphoria. Instead, the trans experience is presented as a path of self-discovery, where each narrative is worthy of recognition and respect. By adopting the phenomenological-existential perspective, psychology professionals must facilitate the exploration of the authentic self, creating a safe space that allows the client to experience their identity in a comprehensive and non-fragmented way. Empathetic listening and validation of experiences become fundamental practices, since they contribute to the construction of a more positive and strengthened self-image. In short, the interaction between Phenomenological-Existential Psychology and the trans experience fosters a deeper understanding of the human being in its entirety, allowing the particularities of each life story to be not only accepted, but valued. This symbiotic relationship can transform psychological practice, subverting prejudices and establishing new forms of care and acceptance. The challenge is to continue to deepen research and practice at this intersection, always promoting a perspective that respects the uniqueness of stories and the complexities of gender identities, in a world that, although evolving, still lacks spaces of respect and dignity for all forms of being.

The importance of needs assessment in social intervention from an existential-humanistic psychology perspective.

2025-06-22T00:25:52+00:00

The social field from humanist existential psychology is in charge of approaching, understanding and intervening in a social group or community, attending to individual and group needs under the premises of the approach; maintain empathy to understand the subjective experiences of otherness; not prosecute the behavior of the person or groups and; Be aware of the experiential process. Under these premises, it is possible to approach the realities of each environment phenomenologically and identify its requirements, to later design and apply the intervention strategy that adjusts to these needs, focusing on the potentialization of the person's capacities individually, and their relationship with their groups (family, work, academic, friendship, among others). Within these strategies are psychological accompaniment, interviews, the community forum, the study of the population, field research, social indicators and discussion and reflection groups. It is concluded that, thanks to the community social intervention from this approach, it is possible to make adaptations to the realities of the people, and thus, generate spaces of greater well-being and quality of life. In turn, the importance of this model is highlighted as part of the psychologist's training, so that it is consistent with the scenarios in which it operates.

Academic Adaptation of Students Entering in 2022 at Save University, Massinga Extension, Mozambique

2025-06-22T00:36:57+00:00

The moment of entry into higher education marks the beginning of a stage in the construction of an individual's professional and academic career. This entry requires the student to adapt to new demands, challenges, standards and the construction of new interpersonal relationships. However, this adaptation can be dysfunctional in certain students and, consequently, have repercussions on their academic performance and mental health. This study assessed the academic adaptation of incoming students at a Mozambican public university. Data collection took place in September 2022 through the Academic Adaptation Questionnaire and sociodemographic data. A total of 113 students participated, mostly female (62.8%), from four in-person undergraduate courses and aged between 17 and 48 years. Descriptive and variance analyses (ANOVA) were performed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences software. The results indicated a satisfactory level of academic adaptation (M = 3.7; SD = 0.43). The freshmen were more adapted to the study (M = 4.07; SD = 0.62) and to the institution (M = 4.01; SD = 0.63), followed by their career plan (M = 3.83; SD = 0.43) and personal/emotional (M = 3.56; SD = 0.82). However, they demonstrated difficulties in social adaptation (M = 2.98; SD = 1.10). In the analysis of variance, differences were found in the means in the dimensions of academic adaptation in the variables gender, age, course, marital status and class shift. Future research in other campuses of the investigated university and other institutions in the country is necessary to increase research in this area.

Challenges for the intergenerational transmission of practices with medicinal plants in the Tapajós-Arapiuns Extractive Reserve, Amazon

2025-06-22T01:03:38+00:00

This study aims to understand the dynamics of intergenerational transmission of traditional knowledge about medicinal plants in the community of Surucuá, located in the Tapajós-Arapiuns Extractive Reserve, Santarém-PA. Through semi-structured interviews conducted with five women recognized as guardians of this knowledge, the cultural, social and environmental challenges that impact the continuity of these practices were investigated. The qualitative analysis used emerging categories (Transmission of Knowledge; Disinterest of Young People; Valuation of Knowledge; Sustainability of Management; Coexistence between Traditional and Allopathic Medicine). The results revealed the centrality of women in the preservation of knowledge, but also highlighted the growing disconnection of younger generations due to the influence of globalization, modernity and the hegemony of allopathic medicine. The study proposes strategies that include the integration of traditional knowledge into school curricula, public policies and health systems, in addition to the strengthening of agroecological practices to promote environmental conservation and cultural resilience. It is concluded that the research reinforces the urgency of preserving this intangible heritage as an essential element for biodiversity and the valorization of local cultures.

Educational Social Skills and Leadership Styles:

2025-06-22T01:41:01+00:00

The development of a good teacher-student relationship can be understood as a protective factor for child development. In the early years of elementary school, such a relationship is of utmost importance, since it favors the student's adaptation to the school environment and its academic demands. Thus, this research aimed to identify the conception, training and performance of teachers from the 1st to 5th grade of elementary school regarding teacher-student interaction, focusing on educational social skills and teacher leadership style. Ten teachers participated in the research, who answered two questionnaires, the first with questions about their training, and the second about coercive control practices. The participants also engaged in a semi-structured interview, with questions that sought to understand aspects of teacher-student interaction, also investigating the dimensions of responsiveness, demandingness and coercive control. The data obtained showed: regarding training, all participants stated that they had access to the theme of teacher-student interaction in undergraduate and specialization courses; the participants stated that they use behaviors associated with responsiveness, in addition to understanding its importance; In behaviors related to demandingness, the data indicated that the importance of this dimension is not well understood and is often confused with coercive control; and coercive practices are understood as negative and little used by the participants. It is concluded that the participants understand and have practices related to responsiveness, but have difficulty in understanding and applying practices related to demandingness. Finally, they understand the implications of coercive practices and generally do not apply them.

The fundamental importance of intentionality in everyday life and the experience of living in social interactions

2025-06-22T02:02:50+00:00

Considering the importance of understanding the intrinsic and complex relationship between our conscious intentions and the unique experience we have in the world around us, intention and experience emerge as central and priority themes for understanding our actions and reactions. The objective of this study is to analyze how intentionality influences the human being's lived experience and to investigate the possible intersections between these concepts in various contexts of practical application. It is a study under the qualitative research bias in which three aspects are fundamental: description, exploration and reflection, a triad extensively used in the achievement of the phenomenological research method, the basis of this research. Thus, this study begins by exploring the theme of intentionality, the related philosophical and psychological theories, the experience of living, intentionality and experience: intersections and complementarity, aspects related to practice. It concludes by emphasizing that the balanced integration between these two concepts is crucial for maximizing human potential in various contexts, from educational to psychological, promoting richer and more meaningful learning.

Maternagem e Paternagem Atípica na Contemporaneidade e Fenomenologia-Existencial

2025-06-22T02:27:54+00:00

O presente artigo aborda a temática da maternagem e paternagem atípica na contemporaneidade, de maneira crítica e reflexiva, sob a perspectiva da fenomenologia-existencial. Neste contexto, serão discutidos diversos aspectos fundamentais, variados e relevantes que estão diretamente relacionados à atipicidade desse contexto específico, incluindo os desafios significativos e as possibilidades emergentes que podem surgir a partir dessas experiências diferenciadas. Além disso, serão analisados os impactos significativos e profundos que essas dinâmicas trazem tanto para a estrutura familiar quanto para a sociedade contemporânea em que vivemos, considerando como esses novos arranjos familiares interagem de modo complexo com as normas sociais estabelecidas e as expectativas culturais do nosso tempo. O objetivo é contribuir para a compreensão mais ampla das novas configurações de cuidado e envolvimento parental em diferentes contextos, assim como suas implicações em nosso cotidiano e nas relações interpessoais que se estabelecem, assim, a complexidade das interações afetivas que permeiam a vida familiar moderna e os desafios que acompanham essas dinâmicas. Para isso, utilizamos o viés qualitativo de pesquisa. São apresentados alguns tópicos: maternagem e paternagem na contemporaneidade, transformações sociais e familiares, desafios e demandas atuais, atipicidade na paternagem e na maternagem, a perspectiva fenomenológica. Conclui-se que este estudo contribui para a área ao oferecer análise profunda e multidisciplinar da maternagem e paternagem atípicas na contemporaneidade, incorporando a perspectiva fenomenológico-existencial. O que traz insights relevantes para profissionais e pesquisadores que atuam nesse campo, ampliando o entendimento sobre as complexidades e desafios enfrentados por famílias em situações atípicas. Conclui-se que um fenômeno que impacta não só os indivíduos diretamente envolvidos, mas também a coletividade como um todo, abrangendo todos os membros da sociedade e provocando importantes implicações éticas, sociais e educativas que merecem ser discutidas e compreendidas em profundidade.

Creative Personality:

2025-06-22T14:19:05+00:00

Creativity is a concept considered essential for individuals who are recognized as innovative and for the general population. The current situation challenges creative problem-solving in the most varied contexts, including that of Education. One of the dimensions that constitutes and predicts creativity is a set of characteristics that constitute the creative personality. Knowing, identifying and promoting such characteristics then become relevant guidelines in the educational daylife. In addition to presenting a theoretical framework for the concept of creative personality, this paper specifies the most consensual characteristics that constitute it and illustrates them based on expressions or phrases mentioned by recognized creative Portuguese professionals. It also discusses the importance of assessing these characteristics in individuals in general and their intentional development in formal or informal educational contexts. Some examples of assessment instruments and sugestions that promote creative personality thus will serve as a bridge between testimonies of high creativity and everyday creativity.

Atypical Motherhood and Fatherhood in Contemporary Times and Existential Phenomenology

2025-06-22T14:43:03+00:00

This article addresses the issue of atypical mothering and fathering in contemporary times in a critical and reflective manner, from the perspective of existential phenomenology. In this context, several fundamental, varied and relevant aspects that are directly related to the atypicality of this specific context will be discussed, including the significant challenges and emerging possibilities that may arise from these different experiences. In addition, the significant and profound impacts that these dynamics bring to both the family structure and the contemporary society in which we live will be analyzed, considering how these new family arrangements interact in a complex way with the established social norms and cultural expectations of our time. The objective is to contribute to a broader understanding of the new configurations of care and parental involvement in different contexts, as well as their implications for our daily lives and the interpersonal relationships that are established, thus, the complexity of the affective interactions that permeate modern family life and the challenges that accompany these dynamics. To this end, we used the qualitative research bias. Some topics are presented: mothering and fathering in contemporary times, social and family transformations, current challenges and demands, atypicality in fathering and mothering, and the phenomenological perspective. It is concluded that this study contributes to the field by offering an in-depth and multidisciplinary analysis of atypical mothering and fathering in contemporary times, incorporating the phenomenological-existential perspective. This brings relevant insights to professionals and researchers working in this field, expanding the understanding of the complexities and challenges faced by families in atypical situations. It is concluded that this is a phenomenon that impacts not only the individuals directly involved, but also the community as a whole, encompassing all members of society and causing important ethical, social, and educational implications that deserve to be discussed and understood in depth.

Bullying:

2025-06-22T14:57:54+00:00

Bullying is a violent, social, and multifaceted phenomenon that harms the mental health of children and adolescents worldwide, and occurs mainly in schools. This study, through a narrative review of non-systematic literature, aimed to address the issue of bullying and relate it to the areas of psychology, school/educational psychology, and mental health, highlighting its consequences for children and adolescents' mental health, in addition to reflecting on the practice of school psychology professionals related to the prevention and confrontation of bullying. It is known that the psychologist in the school context must have, among other attributions, the work with inclusion and overcoming violence in the educational environment. Therefore, this review did not use systematic criteria from the literature in its analysis. However, studies have shown that bullying negatively affects students' mental health, as it can cause learning difficulties, increased anxiety, low self-esteem, problems with socialization, school phobia, school dropout, depression and even suicide, if there is no preventive and assistance work related to it.

Knowledge and practices:

2025-06-22T15:17:03+00:00

This article presents reflections on the knowledge and practices of basic education teachers, highlighting the challenges and opportunities for the advancement of Environmental Education (EE) in an interdisciplinary approach. It aims to investigate the aspects that hinder the work of EE in municipal and state schools in the municipality of Tenente Ananias (RN), from the perception of teachers. From a quali-quantitative approach, data were obtained from a semi-structured questionnaire containing 18 questions. Through the analysis of the results, it was noticed that the teachers are aware of the importance of working with EE in basic training, however, because it is an optional theme, it is little worked in the region, considering that this is not part of the curriculum, being worked on in an interdisciplinary way. In addition to the fact that professionals have difficulty developing practices in this related area, due to lack of training/training, and planning evidenced from the research data, these limitations are reflected in their pedagogical practices, also caused by an excessive workload. In view of this, the teaching profession is understood as an area of arduous action, in which professionals need to overcome themselves every day to deal with the obstacles that society presents to us. Thus, in order to work with EE, it is necessary to break with these paradigms, in order to achieve success in the training process and play a transforming role, capable of developing sustainable practices for possible environmental problems that the contemporary world presents.

Mental health and education in the contemporary context:

2025-06-23T17:57:32+00:00

This article analyzes the representations of the concepts of health and mental health, with the aim of investigating the convergences between the fields, and identifying how mental health promotion occurs in universities, highlighting meanings and practices that permeate the debate. It is understood that the educational process in the contemporary context is marked by public policies that are implemented as an obligation of the State and that do not contemplate the diversity and social inequalities historically constituted in Brazil. In the vast majority of cases, educational systems are subject to a set of tensions and challenges that create dichotomies and knowledge based on disciplinarity, imposing ways of teaching and disseminating knowledge. This is an interdisciplinary reading that articulates concepts and epistemological perspectives, based on the thoughts of Michel Foucault, Edgar Morin and other authors investigated throughout the ongoing doctoral research.

Psychosocial impaqcts of Covid-19 on tourism in an amazon riveriune community

2025-06-23T18:06:56+00:00

The riverine Saracá community, located in the Rio Negro Sustainable Development Reserve, Amazonas, Brazil, had its population infected by the COVID-19 pandemic, impacting community life and Community-Based Tourism. Taking the theoretical-methodological perspectives of Community Social Psychology, we aim to analyze the psychosocial impacts of COVID-19 in the Saracá community and local tourism. We carried out qualitative research, with semi-structured interviews with 4 key participants and content analysis, which resulted in five categories: life before the pandemic; arrival of COVID-19; necro-coexistence; impacts and confrontations; consequences and new normal. We discussed that, despite the death of the leadership and distinct difficulties, there were coping strategies and subsequent rearticulation of community networks to resume tourism in this rural/riverine Amazon community. We conclude that the activism and overcoming strength of riverine dwellers must be considered in psychosocial readings of Amazonian forestry.

Analysis of the racialized body:

2025-06-23T18:20:51+00:00

Analyzing the racialized body has been highlighted as a topic of vital importance, given that this theme carries profound meanings that influence diverse spheres of our society. Understanding how bodies are racialized and the complex processes that lead to this social construction is essential to unraveling the intricate webs of power that, in a very discreet way, shape both individual and collective experiences in various parts of the world. This work seeks to explore the paradigms that sustain prejudices and discrimination of a racial nature, shedding light on the need to recognize and confront the structures that perpetuate inequalities in a systemic and insidious way. This is a qualitative research, using literature review as a method. The following are presented: contextualization and importance of the topic, theoretical foundations, key concepts in racial studies, body and identity, social construction of race, racial paradigms, race as a social construction, prejudices and stereotypes, origins and manifestations of racial prejudice, racial discrimination, forms of racial discrimination in the contemporary context, structural racism, definition and characteristics of structural racism, psychosocial impacts, consequences of racial discrimination on mental health, resistance and activism, anti-racist movements and their strategies. The conclusion is that we seek to dismantle oppressive structures and promote a more equitable society that is aware of its own racial disparities.

The strange thing about the Johnsons:

2025-06-24T20:29:49+00:00

The Oedipus complex in Freud is understood as the desire of one of the parents and rejection of the other, then disappears during latency, displacing energy into non-sexual activities, however, it does not happen in all cases. The result responds to the logic of perversion, as a deviation in the sexual aim in childhood development, observed in the pleasure of attacking the other, this relationship ever consists of two parts. This process is observed in the short film “The strange thing about the Johnsons”, where the director intertwines cinema with psychoanalysis, as part of the composition of a world immersed in meanings. These conscious or unconscious elements serve the analyst as raw material to reflect on the situation and give it a name.

Resources and uses of ICT in solving mathematical problems

2025-06-24T20:53:17+00:00

The resolution of mathematical problems is a concern in different contexts and ICT continues to propose strategies that promise efficiency, effectiveness, as well as truly meaningful learning. Taking this perspective into account, this article shows the use of ICT as a pedagogical tool in solving mathematical problems, identifying the vision of students from the sixth to ninth year of a secondary education institution on the use of ICT. In their teaching and learning processes, as well as some pedagogical experiences and strategies used by a group of teachers, considering the particularities of the pandemic context and the changes that have been generated after the crisis generated by Covid-19. The methodology used is a predominantly qualitative mixed approach with a descriptive diagnostic analysis through the triangulation of the information provided. A questionnaire was used to guide a focus group with teachers and a questionnaire for a survey with closed questions applied to students. As a result, a reflection arises on the need to train in the resolution of mathematical problems, responding to contexts with difficulties of social and technological gaps

Harm Reduction between Knowledge Production and Political Disputes of Care

2025-06-24T21:18:11+00:00

This article offers a critical analysis of the trajectory of Harm Reduction (HR) in Brazil, from its origin as an epidemiological strategy to control transmissible diseases to its consolidation as an ethical-political guideline within the field of mental health. By challenging biomedical, punitive, and abstentionist models, HR emerges as a field of tension between institutional control and inventive care practices. The text explores the three "waves" of HR in Brazil, highlighting the emergence of expanded clinical care, the central role of users' knowledge, and the challenges of institutionalization within the Psychosocial Care Network (RAPS). This historical journey reveals a shift from abstinence-based logic to practices centered on autonomy, human rights, and the invention of singular ways of life.

Psychology, Phenomenology and the Amazonian being

2025-06-24T21:51:00+00:00

Phenomenological Psychology is an important and enriching perspective of thought, given its objective of understanding human experience in its entirety, taking into account the central role of consciousness and perception in the construction of the world. The objective of this study is to substantiate the view on psychology and the Amazonian being, the ancestral inhabitant of the Amazon. It is a study with a qualitative, descriptive, exploratory and reflective bias, in the format of a theoretical study. The following are considered important topics: Phenomenological Psychology, Origins and Foundations of Phenomenology in Psychology, Phenomenology in the Amazon, Amazonian Context and its Relevance for Phenomenology, The Amazonian Human Being: initial conceptions!, Cultural and Identity Characteristics of the Amazonian People, Contributions of Phenomenological Psychology to the Understanding of the Amazonian Being: a consubstantial look!, Phenomenological Approaches and Methods in Psychological Research, Challenges and Perspectives for Psychology in the Amazon, Sustainability and Interculturality in Psychological Practices or by way of final considerations. It is worth highlighting that the theoretical proposal of Phenomenological Psychology can effectively promote the mental health and well-being of communities, recognizing the intrinsic importance of the territory in the constitution of the human being and in their search for a full and meaningful life, after all, my territory is my body, my body is my territory.

Psicologia, Fenomenologia e o ser-amazônida:

2025-06-25T00:17:58+00:00

A Psicologia Fenomenológica é uma perspectiva do pensamento importante e enriquecedora, tendo em vista seu objetivo de compreender a experiência humana em sua totalidade, levando em consideração o papel central da consciência e da percepção na construção do mundo. O objetivo deste estudo é consubstanciar o olhar sobre a psicologia e o ser-amazônida, o habitante ancestral da Amazônia. É um estudo sob o viés qualitative, descritivo, exploratório e reflexive, sob o formato de estudo teórico. São considerados temas importantes para: Psicologia Fenomenológica, Origens e Fundamentos da Fenomenologia na Psicologia, A Fenomenologia na Amazônia, Contexto Amazônico e sua Relevância para a Fenomenologia, O Ser Humano Amazônida: concepções primeiras!, Características Culturais e Identitárias do Povo Amazônida, Contribuições da Psicologia Fenomenológica para o Entendimento do Ser-Amazônida: olhar consubstancia!, Abordagens e Métodos Fenomenológicos na Pesquisa Psicológica, Desafios e Perspectivas para a Psicologia na Amazônia, Sustentabilidade e Interculturalidade nas Práticas Psicológicas ou à guisa de considerações finais. Destaca-se que, a proposta teórica da Psicologia Fenomenológica poderá promover efetivamente a saúde mental e o bem-estar das comunidades, reconhecendo a importância intrínseca do território na constituição do ser humano e em sua busca por uma vida plena e significative, afinal, meu território é meu corpo, meu corpo é meu território.

Art and Culture:

2025-06-25T00:26:42+00:00

This study is the result of a project that aimed to express the culture of indigenous peoples in the context of Youth and Adult Education (YAE), focusing on the promotion of indigenous art and culture as tools for inclusion and valorization of cultural diversity in the Amazon region. Through an extension project carried out in a public school in Urucará (AM), activities involving dance, music, and discussions about cultural identity were developed, enabling students to recognize the indigenous roots present in their everyday reality. The study examines the challenges and benefits of culturally situated teaching in EJA, emphasizing the importance of valuing indigenous cultures for building pluralistic, critical, and democratic education. The results indicate that incorporating indigenous culture into the school environment contributes to knowledge expansion, cultural identity strengthening, and social inclusion promotion, as well as stimulating respect for and preservation of local traditions. The study highlights the need for more effective and sustained educational policies that consider the Amazon’s cultural diversity, ensuring pedagogical spaces that value and acknowledge ancestral knowledge as a fundamental part of the educational process.

Imaginary museum:

2025-06-26T02:23:20+00:00

This article proposes a critical reflection on the teaching of Art in Brazilian public schools, discussing its potential, challenges and possible paths based on active methodologies, interdisciplinarity and the appreciation of cultural diversity. The article begins with the historical and political panorama of the inclusion of Art in the school curriculum, highlighting the impacts of the National Common Curricular Base (BNCC) on this process. It then analyzes pedagogical practices that favor student protagonism, the collective construction of knowledge and the development of aesthetic sensitivity, with emphasis on project-based learning. This research also explores the role of cultural institutions, such as museums, in expanding students' repertoire, advocating a rapprochement between school culture and contemporary artistic culture. The importance of digital inclusion and accessibility in teaching practices is discussed as a central element for the democratization of access to Art. Finally, it is argued that the teaching of Art, when based on a critical, interdisciplinary and inclusive approach, contributes to the integral formation of the student, promoting not only technical skills, but also the development of ethical, social and cultural values.

The guiding function of the university and factors intervening in academic performance in higher education in Amazonas (Brazil)

2025-06-26T02:49:34+00:00

This text deals with the expansion of higher education and the need to expand measures appropriate to the new paradigms, given their implications for the admission and retention of students who did not have access to this level of education. The guiding function of the university and its actions to address specific issues were evaluated, in the promotion of inclusion mechanisms in view of the unfavorable conditions of students in the social and economic sphere. To achieve the proposed objective, we used empirical data from research carried out at the laboratory of psychopedagogical, educational, historical, cultural and social assessment of the amazon - LAPESAM, in reports from the institutional program of scientific initiation scholarships - PIBIC and a master's dissertation (GALDINO, 2013) and in authors who support the theme. It was possible to understand in summary that the guiding function of the university in its general aspects is institutionalized, these actions are received by students from professors, course coordinators, and department heads. The information that can be inferred from the provision of these actions is important, as it shows the intervening factors that give rise to them and assume a relevant role in academic life.

Brazil in its Brazils:

2025-06-26T02:54:59+00:00

This article addresses the complexity and richness of Brazilian culture based on its historical formation, marked by processes of colonization, resistance, syncretism, and social tensions. It explores how national culture is shaped by the coexistence of multiple “Brazils,” which refer to regional, popular, and ethnic cultural expressions that include indigenous peoples, processes of colonization, and migratory movements that have coexisted, shaped, and continue to shape diverse identities in the same territory. Education, health, and public policies are analyzed as fundamental fields for recognizing and valuing this diversity. The text also discusses the impact of recent migrations, with an emphasis on Haitians and Venezuelans, which have contributed to new cultural dynamics and required more effective institutional responses. In addition, art is treated as an instrument of resistance, belonging, and social transformation, reflecting the challenges of democratizing cultural access and promoting genuine multiculturalism. It is recognized that Brazilian culture is not homogeneous, but multidimensional, requiring inclusive policies, critical education and institutional commitment so that diversity is not only tolerated, but valued as a right. Finally, the possibility of transforming multiculturalism as part of everyday reality in an official and validated way is highlighted, as it is the experience lived by many, but which can be understood and valued in an equitable and plural way.

Pact of Silence and Phenomenological-existential Psychology:

2025-06-26T03:46:45+00:00

The pact of silence can be understood as a social phenomenon that reflects the tendency to repress or ignore experiences and truths that need to be expressed. In clinical or therapeutic contexts, this pact can manifest itself as a significant obstacle to communication and mutual understanding, resulting in a space where the subject's emotions and experiences remain inarticulate. Phenomenological-existential psychology, in turn, emphasizes the importance of the lived context and personal stories in the formation of identity. It is a theoretical, qualitative perspective that is embodied in the possibility of understanding the various dimensions present in the experience of silencing present in the therapeutic relationship and the importance of the phenomenological-existential perspective in understanding what is present there. The discourse surrounding the "Pact of Silence" reinforces the importance of embracing existential dilemmas in psychological practice. It recognizes silence as a powerful instrument that reflects the struggle for identity, meaning, and connection in an often chaotic world. In this way, fostering awareness of the complexities surrounding silence in therapeutic settings not only enhances understanding of clients’ lived experiences, but also enriches the therapeutic relationship itself. Through this lens, silence transforms from a barrier to a catalyst for growth, guiding individuals toward greater understanding of themselves and their place in the world. Mindfully engaging with silence can ultimately lead to a deeper experience of existence, where clients learn to articulate their truths and reclaim their voices in the narratives of their lives.

Sumário

2025-06-26T04:13:34+00:00

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