Escucha activa en el abordaje terapéutico de experiencias traumáticas en pacientes con discapacidad intelectual en un centro de acogida en Guayaquil

Abstract

The present systematization of experience was carried out in a shelter in the city of Guayaquil, directed to patients with Intellectual Disability (ID) who have gone through traumatic experiences, the systematization is oriented to document the practices carried out and to describe the process of interventions. The main purpose of the systematization is to capture methodologies and strategies used in the therapeutic approach, to serve as a reference for future practitioners and health professionals in working with people with ID, through a psychoanalytic theoretical approach that addresses these concepts. The methodology of the systematization is of a descriptive qualitative cross-sectional type, which allows a detailed analysis of the interventions. The results obtained show the progress made by the patients in their emotional processes and the therapeutic strategies that were most effective in the treatment of their needs. Active listening and observation play a crucial role in the interventions, since they allowed understanding their emotions, concerns and needs. The conclusions highlight the relevance of these interventions and personalized and comprehensive, taking into account the individual characteristics of each patient, and the importance of continuous training of health professionals to address the challenges presented by these subjects.