Práticas integrativas a serviço da saúde mental de pessoas idosas: um relato de experiência

Abstract

Mental health care is expanding from the perspective of integrating therapeutic approaches from other health rationalities into conventional treatment, which enables people and groups to be more closely linked and welcomed in their health-disease-care processes. The aim of this study was to present an experience report on the experiences of psychology professionals with integrative and complementary health practices in a group of elderly people from a Service for Living Together and Strengthening Bonds, in the municipality of Teresina-Piauí. The reflections followed the gradual construction of the three moments that made up the interventions: welcoming with dynamics and music; development of aromatherapy and auriculotherapy practices, added to relaxation techniques and foot baths; and closing with an evaluation, by reading the resonances and impressions of what was experienced. In addition to the narrative about the integrative practices used, the on-site observation of the qualitative changes expressed through the positive affections felt and which circulated throughout the experience, such as: smiles, hugs, words about contentment, lightness, relaxation and gratitude - ratifying the promotion of greater well-being for the participants, enhancing resources and the effectiveness of complementary therapeutic strategies in health.