Cuidados terapêuticos de agentes da pastoral da sobriedade junto a dependentes químicos

摘要

Objective: to know the therapeutic care of the agents of sobriety pastoral care with drug addicts. Method: exploratory research with a qualitative approach, conducted in a reference religious community in the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil. Data collection was performed between february and july 2019 through semi-structured interviews. Data analysis was performed by Content Analysis under the light of the Consciousness Expansion Theory. Results: the care developed by pastoral care generates benefits that are not restricted to dependents and codependents, but also to pastoral agents. However, there were some limitations of this care, associated with the number of pastoral agents, lack of partnerships with other entities and/or poor understanding of the agents in the 12-step program. Conclusion: the importance of strengthening this care is highlighted, given the difficulty in reaching/assisting this vulnerable group in the community.