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O Teatro Playback PsicoterapĂȘutico: A experiĂȘncia de um grupo de participantes
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O Teatro Playback PsicoterapĂȘutico (TPP) Ă© uma forma de intervenção
psicoterapĂȘutica atravĂ©s do teatro que combina elementos de improvisação teatral com alguns
dos princĂpios terapĂȘuticos, permitindo assim que os participantes partilhem e explorem as suas
histĂłrias pessoais num ambiente seguro e contentor. Tratando-se de um formato muito recente,
a investigação até agora existente apenas se focou em populaçÔes e contextos muito
especĂficos, existindo por isso uma necessidade de aprofundar e ajudar a compreender os
impactos desta prĂĄtica em diferentes ambientes terapĂȘuticos.
Nesse contexto, o presente estudo tem como objetivo compreender a experiĂȘncia
pessoal de um nĂșmero de participantes de grupos de TPP com uma frequĂȘncia semanal durante
12 sessÔes. Utilizou se uma abordagem qualitativa de anålise dos dados - Anålise Temåtica
com auxĂlio do programa de software MAXQDA - incidindo sobre os dados obtidos de 9
participantes. O grupo Ă© composto, por 2 elementos do sexo masculino e 7 do sexo feminino,
com idades compreendidas entre os 19 e os 70 anos. Foram realizadas entrevistas individuais
semiestruturadas aos participantes.
Os dados obtidos permitiram a identificação de 4 temas principais e 9 subtemas. Os
temas centrais foram (1) as especificidades do TPP; (2) a presença de fatores terapĂȘuticos
(grupo); (3) a vivĂȘncia de um espaço seguro e (4) mudanças sentidas ao longo do processo.
Foram identificados tambĂ©m 9 subtemas: a Universalidade, a CoesĂŁo do grupo, o AltruĂsmo, a
Aprendizagem Interpessoal, a Catarse, o Setting / Ritual, o papel do Terapeuta, a
Transformação pessoal e o desenvolvimento de CompetĂȘncias Pessoais.
Este conjunto de resultados estabeleceu ligaçÔes entre os diversos aspetos da
experiĂȘncia vivida pelos(as) participantes, de forma geral positiva e salientou as
especificidades do TPP e a criação de um espaço seguro. Quanto as limitaçÔes metodológicas,
sugere-se que estudos futuros possam incluir uma amostra mais ampla, permitindo uma maior
representatividade e a obtenção de dados mais robustos, bem como, avaliar a sua eficåcia em
mĂșltiplos contextos culturais e clĂnicos, ampliando o seu impacto e aplicabilidade na prĂĄtica
psicoterapĂȘutica contemporĂąnea.
ABSTRACT.: Psychotherapeutic Playback Theatre (PPT) is a form of psychotherapeutic intervention through theatre that combines elements of theatrical improvisation with therapeutic principles. This approach allows participants to share and explore their personal stories in a safe and supportive environment. As a relatively recent format, existing research has so far focused only on very specific populations and contexts, highlighting the need for further exploration to understand the impacts of this practice in different therapeutic settings. In this context, the present study aims to understand the personal experiences of a number of participants in PPT groups that met weekly for 12 sessions. A qualitative approach was employed to analyse the dataâThematic Analysis, supported by the MAXQDA software programâbased on data obtained from 9 participants. The group consisted of 2 male and 7 female participants, aged between 19 and 70 years. Semi-structured individual interviews were conducted with the participants. The data obtained allowed for the identification of four main themes and nine subthemes. The primary themes were: (1) the specific characteristics of BPD; (2) the presence of therapeutic factors within the group; (3) the experience of a safe space; and (4) perceived changes throughout the process. Furthermore, nine subthemes were identified: Universality, Group Cohesion, Altruism, Interpersonal Learning, Catharsis, Setting/Ritual, the Role of the Therapist, Personal Transformation, and the Development of Personal Competencies. This set of results established connections between various aspects of the participants' lived experiences, which were generally positive, and highlighted the specificities of PPT and the creation of a safe space. Regarding methodological limitations for future studies, it is suggested that future research includes a larger sample, allowing for greater representativeness and more robust data. Additionally, it would be important to assess its effectiveness in multiple cultural and clinical contexts, expanding its impact and applicability in contemporary psychotherapeutic practice.
ABSTRACT.: Psychotherapeutic Playback Theatre (PPT) is a form of psychotherapeutic intervention through theatre that combines elements of theatrical improvisation with therapeutic principles. This approach allows participants to share and explore their personal stories in a safe and supportive environment. As a relatively recent format, existing research has so far focused only on very specific populations and contexts, highlighting the need for further exploration to understand the impacts of this practice in different therapeutic settings. In this context, the present study aims to understand the personal experiences of a number of participants in PPT groups that met weekly for 12 sessions. A qualitative approach was employed to analyse the dataâThematic Analysis, supported by the MAXQDA software programâbased on data obtained from 9 participants. The group consisted of 2 male and 7 female participants, aged between 19 and 70 years. Semi-structured individual interviews were conducted with the participants. The data obtained allowed for the identification of four main themes and nine subthemes. The primary themes were: (1) the specific characteristics of BPD; (2) the presence of therapeutic factors within the group; (3) the experience of a safe space; and (4) perceived changes throughout the process. Furthermore, nine subthemes were identified: Universality, Group Cohesion, Altruism, Interpersonal Learning, Catharsis, Setting/Ritual, the Role of the Therapist, Personal Transformation, and the Development of Personal Competencies. This set of results established connections between various aspects of the participants' lived experiences, which were generally positive, and highlighted the specificities of PPT and the creation of a safe space. Regarding methodological limitations for future studies, it is suggested that future research includes a larger sample, allowing for greater representativeness and more robust data. Additionally, it would be important to assess its effectiveness in multiple cultural and clinical contexts, expanding its impact and applicability in contemporary psychotherapeutic practice.
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Dissertação de Mestrado
apresentada no ISPA â Instituto UniversitĂĄrio para Obtenção de Grau de Mestre na
especialidade de Psicologia ClĂnica
Keywords
Teatro Playback PsicoterapĂȘutico Especificidades do TPP Espaço seguro AnĂĄlise temĂĄtica Psychotherapeutic Playback Theatre Specificities of PPT Safe space Thematic analysis