As experiências do estágio clínico na perspectiva de acadêmicos de psicologia

Abstract

Clinical training constitutes an important element in the educational development of the psychology student for the future practice of the profession. Knowing the experience of the student in this process and their relationship with superivision is relevant to comprehending their education. The objective of this study was to understand the experiences of Psychology students with respect to their clinical training in two Pyschology Service schools in Southern Brazil. 14 students/trainees participated in this study with 7 being from a public institution of higher education and 7 from a private one. The instrument used was an individual self-applied semistructured questionnaire. Content analysis was used for the data analysis. The results showed that the clinical training experience represented a challenge and was marked by a feeling of insecurity, especially in the first consultations. The participants’ report also revealed difficulties in establishing a bond with the user, conducting the session, and intervening. In this scenario, supervision was highlighted as a fundamental factor in the preparation and support of the trainees for clinical care. The data collected are important in thinking about Psychology education, especially regarding the preparation of a student for future professional practice in the context of a clinic.