Abstract

GER-GOMEZ, Enrique Tomás. An experience in a group of mothers and fathers, parallel to that of children. Rev. Asoc. Esp. Neuropsiq. [online]. 2022, vol.42, n.142, pp.137-153.  Epub Feb 20, 2023. ISSN 2340-2733.  https://dx.doi.org/10.4321/s0211-57352022000200008.

In defense of psychoanalytic psychotherapy, I will talk about a group experience which lasted 10 months, was developed in public assistance in mental health, and was published under the title Psicoterapia en grupo paralelo de madres y padres. Focalizando en la función parental. The parallel groups of children and parents sometimes help to cure, others help to stop and deactivate involutionary and deteriorating situations, and, in general, contribute to create a more stable mental order, which prevents serious personality disorders. They offer considerable comparative advantages to public mental health professionals regarding approach, diagnosis and therapy, as well as a high preventive value. I will share some observations, ideas, questions and suggestions that surround and frame my experience.

Keywords : parallel groups of children and parents; group psychoanalytic psychotherapy; public mental health services.

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