Orientação de carreira e transtorno bipolar: um estudo de caso

Abstract

Many adults show difficulties at work due to mental health demands. It is necessary to analyze the relationship of this public with the job market and structure interventions that favor their better adaptation and well-being, since work in many cases assumes a central role in the life of individuals, interfering in how the subject sees life and yourself. Therefore, the present work was developed with the purpose of presenting a case study, from the conduction of a career orientation with a client diagnosed with bipolar disorder. In all, 12 sections were realized, on which were worked self-knowledge, exploration and the construction of a career plan. It was possible to cover all the steps of orientation and to contruct a plan according to the client’s reality. Despite the challenges, the experience was satisfactory, reinforced the importance of the theme, evidenced existing difficulties and it has opened an opportunity for new studies in this area.