Abstract

OLIVEIRA, Thaís Thomé Seni da Silva e  and  CALDANA, Regina Helena Lima. Psychology and psychosocial practices: narratives and conceptions of psychologists from the psychosocial care centers. Est. Inter. Psicol. [online]. 2016, vol.7, n.2, pp. 22-44. ISSN 2236-6407.

The psychosocial care, current care model in mental health in Brazil, emphasizes interdisciplinary, inter-sectoral and territorial actions. This paper aims to present conceptions of psychologists from the Centers for Psychosocial Care of a city on Parana state, about the psychosocial practices developed in their daily actions. Semi-structured individual interviews and group meetings were conducted, using the technique of Operating Group of Pichón-Rivière. The interviews and groups were recorded, transcribed and qualitatively analyzed. Results point the dichotomy between clinical and psychosocial practices in psychology and the professional identity of the participants tied to traditional clinical psychology model. Some psychosocial practices are gradually being recognized by professionals as legitimate practice of psychology, and could be considered amplified clinic in psychology. It is concluded that for the effectiveness of psychosocial practices, it is essential to improve graduation courses and permanent education strategies for mental health professionals.

Keywords : community mental health centers; psychosocial intervention; psychological practices.

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