Lila e Leo entre Reinos: Uma proposta de intervenção em Terapia do Esquema

Abstract

This study investigates sibling relationships and their implications in child and adolescent clinical settings, with a focus on Schema Therapy. The introduction highlights how schema modes and unmet needs among siblings can impact psychological development. The theoretical framework addresses key concepts of Schema Therapy, such as schema modes and domains, and emphasizes the scarcity of research on sibling dynamics in this context.The main objective of the study is to develop a playful intervention tool to recognize activated modes between siblings and identify their unmet basic needs. The created game, titled “Lila and Leo Between Realms”, consists of a board with 35 spaces and 56 cards. The cards include: 8 story cards, which explore schema domains; 32 mode cards, used to identify the active modes in both siblings; 5 coping territory cards, focused on maladaptive coping modes; and 12 bonus cards, which further deepen the understanding of sibling relationships. For the development of the game, a Samsung Book NP550XDA-KP3BR notebook, Microsoft Word, and Canva Pro were used to create the illustrations for the board and cards. Additionally, a record sheet, based on a German protocol, was created to analyze sibling dynamics during the game and support case conceptualization.The tool proved effective in identifying modes and needs among siblings, fostering healthier interactions, and guiding parental interventions. However, the study points to limitations, such as the lack of experimental validation and the need for adjustments to accommodate different literacy levels and age groups, indicating that future research is needed to enhance the material.