Oficinas de artes visuais para adolescentes em situação de risco social: Uma possibilidade para ações em promoção de saúde

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study was to develop visual arts workshops for the purpose of empowerment and development of personal skills in adolescents in situations of social vulnerability in the city of Franca (SP). Methods: Were held 60 visual arts workshops, once a week, with a group of 18 adolescents (11-15 years) of both sexes, assisted by an NGO. Results: The activities developed in the workshops allowed the teenagers greater assertiveness, improving self-awareness and ability to discuss various issues more clearly and identify their needs and limits. Initially there was a difficulty in exposing and working in a group, which required the researcher's action to enrich the bond of trust between the participants. It was settled in the group guided partnerships on trust, respect, attention and listening, bringing the group closer to the researcher and improving the interactions between participants, which increased the respect and availability to each other. Conclusion: The participants showed more interest in personal care and self-appearance, and have modified their míperception of each other. This suggests that the visual arts workshops improved social, emotional and cognitive skills, helping them to cope better with the everyday situations. It is a strategy in line with the principles of Health Promotion as recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO).