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Group Analytic Psychotherapy in Brazil.

Carla Penna¹, Pablo Castanho²

¹Psychoanalyst and group analyst in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and a past president of the Brazilian Association of Group Psychotherapy and Group Analytic Psychotherapy Society of the State of Rio de Janeiro.

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Summary

Group analytic psychotherapy in Brazil, influenced by Pichon-Rivière, declined significantly after the 1970s. However, recent psychiatric reform and public health initiatives are fostering new opportunities for its resurgence.

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Psychotherapy
Social Psychiatry

Background:

Group analytic practice in Brazil emerged early, significantly developing from the 1950s to the early 1980s, heavily influenced by Argentinean psychoanalyst Enrique Pichon-Rivière.
This practice experienced a substantial decline starting in the 1970s due to various undermining factors, leading to reduced participation in group analytic psychotherapy and training from the mid-1980s onwards.

Observation:

Group analytic psychotherapy societies faced severe challenges, with many ceasing operations throughout the 1990s and the subsequent decade.
A noticeable decrease in individuals seeking group analytic psychotherapy or specialized training occurred from the mid-1980s.

Findings:

The psychiatric reform movement and the establishment of a new public health system in Brazil have created a renewed demand for group-based therapeutic approaches.
Contemporary developments within public and non-profit sectors, alongside ongoing academic research, are paving the way for a promising revival of group analytic psychotherapy.

Implications:

The evolving landscape of mental health services in Brazil, driven by policy changes and research, suggests a potential for the revitalization and expansion of group analytic psychotherapy.
These shifts indicate a favorable environment for the re-establishment and growth of group analytic practices, addressing current mental health needs.