A digital Gesell chamber: adjustments for professional practices in social isolation

The aim of this study was to show the migration process, due to the covid-19 pandemic, of the psychotherapist training program provided by a psychological care center from a real Gesell chamber to a digital version. The method used was action-research with self-study from the practitioners and supervisor whom reported their experiences with this new mode of working. An informed consent was given to students and participants explaining the implications of the process and its limitations, as well as the intention to publish findings. As results: the digital Gesell chamber presented some technical difficulties; however, it was a useful and ethical response to continue with the training program, with broad benefit for users. What is more, it presented communication advantages that allowed the reflective group to intervene without interruption. In conclusion: the use of the digital chamber was an alternative that eased the supervision of practitioners as well as the optimal performance of psychological care during social isolation.

A IMPORTÂNCIA DO TRABALHO VOLTADO AOS HOMENS AUTORES DE VIOLÊNCIA

Resumo O presente artigo discorre sobre a importância do trabalho com os homens autores de violência contra a mulher previstos na Lei Maria da Penha, abordando a experiência concreta de um dos serviços pioneiros do estado de São Paulo a partir de uma pesquisa e análise de cunho qualitativo. Palavras-chave: Grupo Reflexivo. Violência de Gênero. Violência Doméstica e Familiar Contra Mulher. Autores de Violência. Abstract This article discusses the importance of working with men who commit violence against women provided for in the Maria da Penha Law, addressing the concrete experience of one of the pioneering services in the state of São Paulo based on a qualitative research and analysis. Keywords: Reflective Group. Gender Violence. Domestic and Family Violence Against Women. Authors of Violence.

Defeating Unconscious Bias: The Role of a Structured, Reflective, and Interactive Workshop

ABSTRACT Background Unconscious or implicit biases are universal and detrimental to health care and the learning environment but can be corrected. Historical interventions used the Implicit Association Test (IAT), which may have limitations. Objective We determined the efficacy of an implicit bias training without using the IAT. Methods From April 2019 to June 2020, a 90-minute educational workshop was attended by students, residents, and faculty. The curriculum included an interactive unconscious biases presentation, videoclips using vignettes to demonstrate workplace impact of unconscious biases with strategies to counter, and reflective group discussions. The evaluation included pre- and postintervention surveys. Participants were shown images of 5 individuals and recorded first impressions regarding trustworthiness and presumed profession to unmask implicit bias. Results Of approximately 273 participants, 181 were given the survey, of which 103 (57%) completed it with significant increases from pre- to postintervention assessments for perception scores (28.87 [SEM 0.585] vs 32.73 [0.576], P < .001) and knowledge scores (5.68 [0.191] vs 7.22 [0.157], P < .001). For a White male physician covered in tattoos, only 2% correctly identified him as a physician, and 60% felt he was untrustworthy. For a smiling Black female astronaut, only 13% correctly identified her as an astronaut. For a brooding White male serial killer, 50% found him trustworthy. Conclusions An interactive unconscious bias workshop, performed without the use of an IAT, was associated with increases in perceptions and knowledge regarding implicit biases. The findings also confirmed inaccurate first impression stereotypical assumptions based on ethnicity, outward appearances, couture, and media influences.

The Attitudinal Style as a Pedagogical Model in Physical Education: Analysis of Its Effects on Initial Teacher Training

The implementation of the pedagogical model has meant an increase in rigour and coherence in Physical Education (PE) classes. The objectives of the study were twofold; (a) to delimit the characteristics and elements that make up Attitudinal Style as a pedagogical model; (b) to analyze the perception of future teachers on the usefulness and transferability of the model in their classes. Twelve future PE teachers (seven women and five men) with an age of 20.14 ± 1.48 participated. All of them were part of the University of Burgos (Spain). A qualitative approach was used with two data collection instruments (reflective group journals and discussion group) and two categories of analysis were established: (a) usefulness in the construction of professional identity; (b) transferability of the Attitudinal Style in the school. The results showed how future PE teachers consider the model as a transcendental methodological tool in understanding and addressing PE at school. Interpersonal relationships in the classroom, student autonomy and group responsibility are highlighted as necessary aspects with high transferability to the school.

Ressignificação da violência: O grupo reflexivo “As Marias” sob as perspectivas das epistemologias do sul

RESUMOA sociedade é marcada por processos que relativizam as violências sofridas pelas mulheres, havendo resistência ao fortalecimento das relações pautadas a partir da igualdade de gênero. O advento da Lei 11.340/06 (Maria da Penha) traz ao ordenamento jurídico uma nova perspectiva de políticas públicas voltadas às mulheres. Como consequência dessa lei, Caruaru conta com O Centro de Referência da Mulher Maria Bonita, que oferece atendimento psicológico, social e jurídico, assim como o Grupo Reflexivo: As Marias. Pode-se perceber através da vivência no grupo, noções de reconhecimento na dor do outro e perspectivas de fortaleza. A pesquisa é realizada através da observação do empoderamento das mulheres com o grupo reflexivo. Com isso, percebe-se que a construção do conhecimento se dá de forma significativa através do outro, de cada história de vida e do contato com o humanizante, possibilitando novas formas de ressignificar a violência através do conhecimento e reconhecimento.Violência doméstica e familiar. Ressignificação. Epistemologias do Sul. Reframing of violence: The reflective group “As Marias” from the perspective of southern epistemologies ABSTRACTThe society is marked by processes that relativize the violence suffered by women, there is resisting of the strengthening of relations based on gender equality. The advent of Law 11.340/06 (Maria da Penha) brings to the legal system a new perspective of public policies aimed at women. As a consequence of this law, Caruaru has The Maria Bonita Women's Reference Center, which offer psychological, social and legal assistance, as well as the Reflective Group: As Marias. It can perceive through the experience in the group, notions of recognition in the other’s pain and their perspectives of fortitude. The research is conducted by observing women's empowerment with the reflective group. Thus, it’s clear that the construction of knowledge takes place significantly through the other, with their life story and the contact with the humanizing, enabling new ways of resignifying violence through knowledge and recognition.Domestic and family violence. Reframing. Southern epistemologies. Reasignación de la violencia: el grupo reflexivo "As Marias" desde la perspectiva de las epistemologías del sur RESUMENLa sociedad es marcada por procesos que hacen que la violencia que sufren las mujeres sea relativa, teniendo resistencia al fortalecimiento de las relaciones basadas en la igualdad de género. El advenimiento de la Ley 11.340/06 (Maria da Penha) trae al sistema legal una nueva perspectiva de las políticas públicas dirigidas a las mujeres. Como resultado de esta ley, Caruaru cuenta con el Centro de Referencia para Mujeres Maria Bonita, que ofrece asistencia psicológica, social y legal, así como el Grupo Reflexivo: As Marias. Es posible percibir a través de la experiencia en el grupo, nociones de reconocimiento en el dolor del otro y perspectivas de fortaleza. La investigación se lleva a cabo a través de la observación del empoderamiento de las mujeres con el grupo reflexivo. Por lo tanto, está claro que la construcción del conocimiento se lleva a cabo de manera significativa a través del otro, a través de cada historia de vida y contacto con el humanizador, permitiendo nuevas formas de replantear la violencia a través del conocimiento y el reconocimiento.Violencia doméstica y familiar. Resignificación Epistemologías del sur. Ridefinizione della violenza: il gruppo riflessivo "As Marias" dal punto di vista delle epistemologie del sudSINTESELa società è caratterizzata da processi che relativizzano la violenza subita dalle donne, con resistenza al rafforzamento delle relazioni basate sulla parità di genere. L'avvento della legge 11.340 / 06 (Maria da Penha) porta al sistema giuridico una nuova prospettiva di politiche pubbliche rivolte alle donne. Come risultato di questa legge, Caruaru ha il Centro di riferimento per le donne Maria Bonita, che offre assistenza psicologica, sociale e legale, nonché il Gruppo Riflettente: As Marias. È possibile percepire attraverso l'esperienza nel gruppo, le nozioni di riconoscimento nel dolore dell'altro e le prospettive di forza. La ricerca viene condotta attraverso l'osservazione dell'empowerment delle donne con il gruppo riflessivo. In questo modo, è chiaro che la costruzione della conoscenza è condotta in modo significativo l'una con l'altra, attraverso ogni storia di vita e contatto con l'umanizzatore, consentendo nuovi modi di ripensare la violenza attraverso la conoscenza e il riconoscimento. Violenza domestica e familiare. Risignificazione. Epistemologie del sud.

Implementing Reflective Group Work Activities in a Large Chemistry Lab to Support Collaborative Learning

Many classrooms in higher education are becoming increasingly diverse. Diversity is an asset when student interactions are promoted and facilitated by instructors. The challenge is, many times students are grouped together for a collaborative project without attention to or skilled support for the learning and development that can occur through the intercultural collaborative process itself. Instructors often assume this learning happens automatically or organically and does not need to be acted upon explicitly. However, collaboration skills do not come naturally; simply putting students in groups is not enough. When collaboration is facilitated skillfully it benefits all students, especially those from marginalized and historically underserved groups. Here, we enumerate barriers instructors face in supporting groups, describe/share a model, and explore the implementation of this model in a general chemistry lab, which relies heavily on group work. We found that these activities are feasible in a large STEM class, that students participated and found value in them, and that they enhanced students’ content learning and the development of cross-cutting competencies sought by employers. We hope after reading this paper, instructors will recognize the responsibility and opportunity they have in supporting interactions, and have new inspiration and a pathway to do so.

Evaluation of a compulsory reflective group for medical students

ABSTRACT INTRODUCTIONThe ability to reflect – reflection – taking time to stop, think and evaluate is an important professional skill to develop. AIMTo evaluate a compulsory reflective group activity to determine whether compulsory participation enabled students to constructively share emotional clinical experiences and develop ethical and professional behaviour. METHODSThis was a case study with mixed methodology. Participants were Years 5 and 6 medical students at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. Data collection included pre- and post-reflective group questionnaires with Year 5 and 6 students, questionnaires with general practice academic facilitators, and audiotapes of the reflection group discussions. RESULTSStudents shared emotional experiences that were organised into three themes: (i) witnessing unprofessional behaviour; (ii) meeting difficult clinical scenarios for the first time; and (iii) the hierarchy of medicine. They reported positive learning experiences relevant to their future practice and valued the opportunity to share their experiences safely. Facilitators thought the groups provided unique educational opportunities that students appreciated. Eighty-two percent of participants would like to repeat the activity during their medical school training. CONCLUSIONSelf-reflection is an essential condition for professionalism. Use of reflective groups can help students become ethical and professional doctors.