A centralidade de práticas grupais na área social: uma análise a partir de uma experiência de estágio na Edisca

Abstract

This work was developed with the aim of analyzing the centrality of practices with children and adolescents in the actions of the Social Area of the School of Development and Social Integration for Children and Adolescents (EDISCA), the Coexistence Groups, based on an internship experience, in the period between 2023.1 and the end of the semester of 2024.1. More specifically, systematize the main themes covered in the groups, characterize the processes of elaboration of the activities worked on and reflect on the challenges and potential of these activities in the institution and for Psychology. To this end, the theoretical framework is focused on understanding group practices in the context of Social Psychology, as well as the dialogue between public policies and childhood and adolescence in situations of social vulnerability, with regard to services related to the Unified Social Assistance System (SUAS). Furthermore, the methodological aspects of this work involve the characterization of the institution and the internship with the Coexistence Groups, considering the panorama regarding demand, planning and meetings. For this, in addition to the experience itself, recorded in field diaries, a semi-structured interview was carried out with the director and founder of the institution. Thus, the elaboration of the analysis questions signaled, especially, the powerful character of group practice with children and adolescents in a Civil Society Organization (OSC), with regard to the production of meaning, bonds and human development. Finally, it can be said that the path taken by this practice at EDISCA points to a horizon of hope, towards the consolidation of work that listens, legitimizes and strengthens children and adolescence who live in contexts of social vulnerability.