FROM THE ABYSS TO THE CONNECTION: THE DESIGN OF THE BRIDGE BETWEEN DRUG ADDICTS AND PEOPLE WITH SEVERE MENTAL DISORDERS

Abstract

Objective: to understand the symbolism and verbalization of graphic production in Art Therapy in a comparative way between people who use CAPS-ad and CAPS for Severe Mental Disorders. Method: Qualitative and comparative research, with a descriptive and exploratory design. The participants were 30 adults with drug problems and 30 with severe mental disorders, users of two CAPS in the Federal District. In the data analysis, a questionnaire was applied about the profile of the participants, a thematic drawing in Art Therapy and an interrogation about the drawing, in addition to the evaluation script on the graphic representation in Art Therapy. Results: Throughout the analysis of the recurrent symbols in the drawings in a comparative way between the groups and which were supported by the verbalization on the graphic representation, four main thematic categories emerged, namely: "Connection of the bridge with the environment", "Incorporation of the human figure", "Richness and color of the scene" and "Presence of water". Final considerations: It is believed that the proposal facilitated the participants of both groups to find self-understanding, through the search for the meaning and perception of their life trajectory, activating their memory, organizing narratives and encouraging the expression of more detailed and in-depth information about themselves.