The therapeutic potential of a workshop in the territory: autonomy and sense of belonging

Abstract

Objective: This study describes the therapeutic potential of a workshop in the territory for users of the Psychosocial Care Center and discuss the proposed therapy workshop and user interaction with the territory. Methods: Descriptive and exploratory research. The data resulted from participant observation and interviews as two coordinators. Thematic kind of content analysis was used for data processing. Results: As a result we obtained two thematic categories: Pool and the territory, and Benefits of a Pool Workshop. Conclusion: The workshop held in the territory allows the user to see himself/herself as part of it, and also reframe the ways of living in that territory. The notion of belonging, social acceptance and citizenship are keys in building the social subject.