Linkage in speech and language therapy with groups

Abstract

Purpose: To understand the configuration of linkages in speech and language therapeutic group process. Method: we filmed one hour sessions of two therapeutic groups, one with 4 and one with 3 adolescents, once a month, during 5 months, bringing up 10 shots. The films were transcripted and added to registration of scene information to be analyzed based on the literature presented. Results: the linkages were formed: from elements that acted as connectors of the group – concrete objects such as games and also issues of mutual knowledge, sharing of agreements and rules; from roles assumed by the group members; from sharing common experiences, interests and feelings; from the rise up of a common vital project. Conclusion: the linkage configuration processes in speech and language therapeutic group developed at one time socio-cultural attitudes and language.