Body silhouette and listening as a tool for expansion of body perceptionand symbolic view

Abstract

In search of the holistic care of the interactor, the naturologist use the practice of art therapy body silhouette associated with body listening . This article aims to deepen understanding of how these techniques affect the body awareness and understanding the symbolic associations arising from its application. Methods: brown paper , ink, brushes , crayons , cutouts of various magazines , scissors, glue and paper. This research is charac¬terized as an exploratory qualitative. The observational units were composed by listens and body silhouettes as well as the phenomenon itself , the realization of practical silhouette and the testimony of the participants about their experience. The results were analyzed and categorized according to the emerged content . Results And Discussion: The practice enabled the participants to get in touch and to express how they perceive and deal with every part of their body , five among six participants reported that the practice has expanded their body perception . One of the most striking aspects was the perception of self-esteem and self-care . The results showed bigger familiarity with the head, which is linked to the excess of thoughts / rationalization and con¬firms the denial of the sentimental side .