Abstract

CUNICO, Sabrina Daiana; MOZZAQUATRO, Caroline de Oliveira; ARPINI, Dorian Mônica  and  SILVA, Milena Leite. Experiences of a department of psychology at a legal aid practice. Aletheia [online]. 2010, n.33, pp. 166-176. ISSN 1413-0394.

This study presents the results of the practice of family mediation developed in a Center for Judicial Practice of a public university, through an extension project. The objective is to share the experience of a psychological service implemented into an eminently legal space. The understanding of the subjective aspects involved in family disputes, namely, separation / divorce, custody, visitation and alimony were the focus of mediations conducted, which aimed to minimize the suffering and seek the understanding between the parties involved. The results indicate the importance of integrating psychology with the conflicts of family, as well as discussion about the different forms of custody. We highlight the concerns related to the exercise of parenting when the marital relationship ends. Finally, we stress the empowerment of the parties in resolving their conflicts, one of the purposes of family mediation.

Keywords : Family; Family relations; Psychology.