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GOLIN, Gabriela; BENETTI, Sílvia Pereira da Cruz  e  DONELLI, Tagma Marina Schneider. A study on early sheltering inspired by Bick method. Psicol. estud. [online]. 2011, vol.16, n.4, pp. 561-569. ISSN 1413-7372.  http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S1413-73722011000400007.

The objective of this article is to present an adaptation of Bick´s Method of observation as a technique of collecting data for a study made in a sheltering home in the state of RS. Three babies between one and two years old and their caretakers were observed, allowing the investigation of three categories: the caretaking environment, the interaction between the kids and their caretakers and, lastly the emotional impact on the observer. The article stands out the value of Bick´s Method to conduct researches. Besides, it shows the possibility of prevention in infant mental health through this resource, contributing to the psychological clinic, especially in situations of infant vulnerability.

Palavras-chave : Observational methods; early sheltering; prevention.