Contribuições da abordagem gestáltica para o trabalho do psicólogo no Centro de Referência de Assistência Social

Abstract

The psychology insertion in the Social Care Reference Center (CRAS) is relatively new, as well as the consolidation of the Single System of Social Assistance while public policy. This work, done using narrative revision, has a goal of fomenting reflexions about the role of the gestalt-therapist on the CRAS from the point of view of the expanded clinic. The dialogic aspect is common between the gestaltic approach, the expanded clinic, as well as the appreciation of the experiences and knowledges from groups or assisted territories, the collective construction of conducts, the development of potentialities from the phenomena given and the autonomy promotion from those who seeks assistance. The Gestalt-therapy contributions in this context refers to, mainly, the work in the field theory and the holistic approach, the belief in the organism as a being of possibilities and potentialities and to the recognition and appreciation of the creative adjustments that happens in the territory. Such theoretical support, associated with a open posture and availability, supports the bonds strengthening and empowerment of citizens assisted by the gestalt-therapist in the CRAS, broadening the Awareness and making it possible for them to perceive themselves as active subjects and responsible for their rights achievement and the full exercise of citizenship.