Abstract
This article is based on a scientific research named “Paths to Autonomy”, an initiative to promote interactivity among persons currently participating in a Social Project focused on assisting groups exposed to social vulnerability. Through interactive activities developed in a Reflexive Group environment, the members of this group were stimulated to share personal life experiences to develop a sense of self perception, becoming agents able to transform themselves in order to build their own autonomy. The discussion group allowed to hear and identify participants facing troubling situations and looking for alternative solutions. Throughout 15 programmed encounters, considering common interests pointed out by the group, each member could expose their life history, stimulating the search for the singularity from each narrative. The main outcome were the improved emotional maturity of the group and the identification of real possibilities of individual awareness, leading to autonomy via inspiration provided by their own life experiences to change their life conditions.
Keywords:
Discussion Groups; Social Vulnerability; Individual Awareness; Autonomy; Authenticity