"EFFECTIVE VOLUNTEERISM:" HELPING CHILD CAREGIVERS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES.

This article proposes a method of volunteering mental health consultation to child caregivers in developing countries in the context of episodic visits and a long-term relationship. It is derived from the author's experience doing this work for approximately 12 years. The two foundational features of the method-the role of a consultant and a long-term relationship-are described. The method is then elaborated in two settings: consultation to caregivers in an orphanage in Central America and at a hospital in India. While these examples are distinct in multiple domains, they have in common the core features of the consultative model and a long-term relationship. Finally, the article briefly addresses challenges that the consultant experiences when working with neglected and traumatized children and the usefulness of reflective practice. It is hoped that an articulation of this method may make it possible for many who might wish to volunteer to do so, in a way that neither interferes significantly with their work and family life at home nor creates the problems of "helicopter volunteering."

[Voluntariness and blood donation: Proceedings of an ethics seminar held at the National Institute for Blood Transfusion]. / Volontariat et don de sang : compte rendu d'un séminaire de l'Institut national de transfusion sanguine.

Voluntariness stands for one of the four pillars of ethics in blood donation; it is, however, more related to tradition than to legislation. Because it seems necessary to apply "marketing" techniques to blood collection in order to meet the needs in blood components, both in terms of quantity and quality, one wonders if this may be at the expense of this principle of voluntariness. This seminar-belonging actually to a series of seminars in Ethics in Transfusion Medicine-aimed at questioning the possible weakness of voluntariness in the field of blood donation. To achieve this goal, specialists of numerous disciplines in medical sciences, law and humanities gathered to discuss all related issues to voluntariness in blood donation.

Patchwork psicanalítico: costurando em tempos revoltos / Psychoanalytic patchwork: sewing on troubled times / Patchwork psicoanalítico: tejiendo en tiempos revueltos / Patchwork psychanalytique

Com a pandemia de covid-19, o mundo inteiro foi atingido de forma dramática e ameaçadora. Houve a perda da ilusão de que teríamos um lugar seguro neste planeta, de que poderiamos nos amparar, de que o mal poderia ser controlado por nós. Diante desse cenário, o trabalho de acolhimento e a possibilidade de dar voz às angústias vividas consistem no primeiro passo para promover o enfrentamento de uma experiência de vida tão difícil, o que minimiza os riscos de adoecimento mental. Assim, o presente estudo tem como objetivo refletir sobre o papel da psicanálise, do voluntariado e da escuta do psicanalista no Atendimento Humanitário em Saúde Mental da Sociedade Psicanalítica de Mato Grosso do Sul.

The whole world has been affected by Covid-19 pandemic in a dramatic and threatening way. People have lost the illusion that we would have a safe place on this planet and that we could count on each other, that bad things could be controlled by us. Given this scenario, being open to help people and the possibility of giving voice and attention to anxiety were the first steps to support facing this difficult life experience which might minimize the risks of mental illnesses. Thus, the present study aims at reflecting on the role of psychoanalysis, volunteering and psychoanalytic examination in the Humanitarian Care in Mental Health, from Mato Grosso do Sul Psychoanalytical Society

Con la pandemia de la Covid-19, el mundo entero fue afectado de forma considerable y amenazadora. Sobrevino la pérdida de la ilusión de que tendríamos un lugar seguro en este planeta, que podríamos sostenernos, que el mal podría ser controlado por nosotros. Ante este escenario, el trabajo de hospitalidad y la posibilidad de dar voz a las angustias vividas consisten en el primer paso para promover el enfrentamiento de una experiencia de vida tan difícil, lo que minimiza los riesgos de una enfermedad mental. Así, el presente estudio tiene como objetivo reflexionar sobre el papel del psicoanálisis, del voluntariado y escucha del psicoanalista en la Atención Humanitaria en Salud Mental de la Sociedad Psicoanalítica de Mato Grosso do Sul.

En raison de la pandémie du Covid-19, le monde entier a été touché de manière dramatique et menaçante. Il y a eu la perte des illusions tels qu'il y aurait un endroit sûr pour nous sur cette planète, que nous pourrions nous soutenir, que nous pourrions maîtriser le mal. Face à ce panorama, le travail d'accueil et la possibilité de donner voix aux angoisses vécues consistent en un premier pas pour promouvoir l'affrontement d'une expérience de vie si difficile, ce qui minimise les risques de contracter une maladie mentale. Ainsi, la présente étude vise à réfléchir sur le rôle de la psychanalyse, du volontariat et de l'écoute du psychanalyste aux Soins Humanitaires en Santé Mentale, de la Société Psychanalytique de l'État de Mato Grosso do Sul.