O brinquedo na assistência à saúde da criança. This technique is based on the principles of play therapy, and it is used to relieve tensions and anxieties caused by the experience of unusual situations 5 5 Ribeiro CA, Borba RI, Rezende MA. TP is a type of structured play, conducted by a trained professional. Enfermagem e a saúde da criança na atenção básica. Thus, play, especially therapeutic play (TP), is effective in helping children express what they feel and think about the situation they live 5 5 Ribeiro CA, Borba RI, Rezende MA. To achieve this objective, it is necessary to use strategies that favor communication with the child, since, before the school age, they have difficulty to verbally express their feelings. Seeking to understand the meanings of the experiences of these children, the authors conducted this study to investigate how they perceive the shelter situation and what are their feelings in this context of life. Then, the following questions arose: How is it like to live in a shelter? How is the interaction with other children and with team professionals? What are the dreams and expectations of these children? The experience of one of the authors of this study as a collaborator in a shelter institution, participating in visits and adoptions campaigns, motivated her to learn more about the experiences of children in shelters. Pretextos-Revista da Graduação em Psicologia da PUC Minas 2018 3(5):261-285. Crianças institucionalizadas: um olhar para o desenvolvimento socioafetivo. However, despite the intention of protecting and safeguarding children’s rights, institutionalization significantly interferes with the child’s life trajectory, compromising their internal organization and their ability to form relationships, social and affectional bonds 1 1 Diniz IA, Assis MO, Souza MFS. Crianças e adolescentes em abrigos: uma regionalização para Minas Gerais. A maioria das crianças e adolescentes em abrigos não são órfãos. Family history of domestic violence and chemical dependency, abandonment or death of parents, homelessness and poverty are some of the situations that lead children to be referred to support institutions and that, in most cases, do not occur in isolation 3 3 Freitas J, Oliveira B. Some children, however, do not have the opportunity to enjoy a functional family system and, for various reasons, are forced to live in shelters or foster homes. The family plays a fundamental role in it, helping children to become adults with good self-esteem, prepared to assume responsibilities and face challenges 2 2 Nogueira F. Orphanages Play and playthings Child Pediatric nursingĬhild development is strongly influenced by social, cognitive, and affective aspects, which must be in balance for the child development 1 1 Diniz IA, Assis MO, Souza MFS.
For the adult, it was possible to understand how it is to live in a shelter and the challenges faced by the children in this context. The therapeutic play allowed the children to reflect on their experiences and have moments of catharsis. It is also worth mentioning the constant attempt to obtain the approval of the adult and the contentment experience while playing with this adult. Six categories emerged from the data, highlighting aspects of the child’s daily life in the shelter and at school, as well as the nostalgia for family and the way they deal with fear in the shelter. Data were analyzed using Bardin’s content analysis technique. Observation during a dramatic therapeutic play session was the strategy used for data collection. The sample was composed of five children between four and 11 years old, who agreed to participate in the study and were also authorized by their legal guardian. Method:ĭescriptive, qualitative study, carried out in a non-governmental philanthropic shelter located in the city of Santos (SP) - Brazil. To understand the meaning of the experiences of children living in a shelter through therapeutic play.
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