Preservando flores: o Reiki como prática integrativa e complementar e sua influência na qualidade de vida de profissionais Tradutores e Intérpretes de Língua de Sinais

Abstract

Work is an important factor in the personal, social and emotional makeup of the person, however, few employment institutions pay attention to the simbolic meaning of work. Sign Language Translators and Interpreters (SLTI) of the educational scope make up a category that is constantly having to deal with adverse situations in the work place. Occupational Therapy in the worker health field aims at promoting health and preventing grievances, through integral care, having Reiki as a possibility for complimentary practice to the care. Thereby, this study has the objective of identifying if Reiki, used as a resource by Occupational Therapists can influence the perception of SLTI professionals as to the symptoms that trigger stress and overload due to the work routine. This study uses a qualitative, descriptive and exploratory approach. It counted on the participation of six SLTI servants of a Higher Education Institution (HEI). For data gathering, a semi-structured interview was used. Three categories were identified for the study design. "Thorns" in the daily work, "Weed" work and Reiki as "pruning, irrigation and fertilizer", wich resulted in the comprehention that Reiki, used as a resource by Occupational Therapy in in worker health goes directly in favor of the profession's proposal, aiding in the investigation and reflexion around the points that can be addressed for a better quality of life.