The effects of health restrictions due to COVID-19 and the importance of using body approaches with people suffering from psychological distress and their families

Abstract Objective Results are presented on the importance of using corporal approaches with people mental suffering and their families. Method The qualitative research developed an ethnographic approach focused dimension supported development collaborative performance-investigation process. philosophical support Agnes Heller's Theory Daily Life practice Psychosocial Rehabilitation allowed us to analyze body experiments that used eight meetings where four users two relatives Center Valdivia, Chile participated. logic progression intensity incorporation learning identify categories: Framing beginning process; Knowing becoming aware one's own body; Between pain pleasure; corporeality. results access bodily perceptions were silenced even made invisible both due effects sanitary restrictions COVID-19, as well stigmatization associated suffering. Everyday understanding daily life positive assessment group dynamics praxis, making it possible visualize interface between pleasant activities perspective rehabilitation effective psychosocial. Conclusion Body practices managed generate reflective spaces central empowerment autonomy. In this sense, becomes essential provide for therapeutic experiences a perspective, in (re)educational framework, which allows restructuring healthy habits.