Citation

Fukumitsu KO, Scavacini K. Revista da Abordagem Gestaltica 2013; 19(2): 198-204.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013)

DOI

10.18065/rag.2013v19n2.6

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

The suicide is a communication gesture and, in the same time, is a lack of communication, and it is a denial and a surprise. This article has a purpose of establish relationship between suicide and the Gestalt approach, as well, to comprehend the neurotic mechanism and the interventions in crisis situations. The person who thinks about the suicide maybe wants to eliminate his despair and suffering. Besides this, it is intended to promote the discussion of this theme and its impact in the academic environment, especially in courses that work with human beings. The conflict, according Gestalt approach is a field disturbances and it means the potential for growth, because offers to the organism o confrontation among new figures.

Language: pt

Keywords

Suicide; Suicide prevention; Crisis Intervention; Gestalt-therapy