Abstract

FUKUMITSU, Karina O.  and  SCAVACINI, Karen. Suicide and interventions in crisis: a gestalt-therapy approach. Rev. abordagem gestalt. [online]. 2013, vol.19, n.2, pp. 198-204. ISSN 1809-6867.

The suicide is a communication gesture and, in the same time, is a lack of communication, and it is a denial and a surprise. This article has a purpose of establish relationship between suicide and the Gestalt approach, as well, to comprehend the neurotic mechanism and the interventions in crisis situations. The person who thinks about the suicide maybe wants to eliminate his despair and suffering. Besides this, it is intended to promote the discussion of this theme and its impact in the academic environment, especially in courses that work with human beings. The conflict, according Gestalt approach is a field disturbances and it means the potential for growth, because offers to the organism o confrontation among new figures.

Keywords : Suicide; Crisis Intervention; Suicide prevention; Gestalt-therapy.

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