Programa de Competências Pessoais e Sociais para adultos em exclusão social

Abstract

This paper presents “Saber, Pensar e Agir- SPA” a Personal and Social Program Skills for adults in social exclusion. The program comprised 12 sessions and it was structured into three areas, communication and interpersonal skills, household management, and risk and healthy behaviors. The 1st implementation of the program included 8 participants 7 women and 1 man with multiple problems. The results obtained through observation grids and behavior records shows the importance of continuing promote this kind of programs, not only for knowledge and rehabilitation of behaviors but also strengthening emotional ties and enhancing cooperation and self-help attitudes.