Just Therapy: uma revisão narrativa da literatura

Abstract

Just Therapy is a therapeutic practice developed in New Zealand that articulates cultural and political sensitivity, while challenging individualistic and culturally neutral models of practice. Grounded in a critical perspective, it understands human suffering in its relation to social, cultural, political, and spiritual factors, proposing culturally responsive interventions committed to equity and the valuing of community knowledge. The objective of this article is to characterize Just Therapy, addressing its historical trajectory, principles, clinical practices, community development strategies, and work with gender and culture. Finally, it discusses the potential application of Just Therapy in the Brazilian context, especially for the development of more contextualized and socially committed mental health practices.