Tecendo saberes: o adolescente especialista de si e a formação interdisciplinar

Abstract

This experience report reflects the author's journey during the Adolescent Health Specialization Program at the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), highlighting the role of qualified listening and interdisciplinary training. Based on the premise that "the adolescent is the expert of themselves," the report presents three distinct practice scenarios. In the Janela da Escuta project, interdisciplinary teamwork and the centrality of the adolescent in care are emphasized. In the Arte e Palavra group, art and verbal expression are employed as therapeutic tools for adolescents living with HIV, fostering belonging, autonomy, and narrative transformation. The Brota project explores how movement through the city, cultural experiences, and collective reflection can broaden the perspectives of adolescents living in vulnerable contexts. The report reaffirms the importance of care practices that recognize adolescents’ uniqueness, subjectivity, and social conditions, promoting a comprehensive and humanized approach to health grounded in social justice.