ABSTRACT.
Family mediation is a non-adversarial conflict resolution method, which can be performed by several professionals, especially Psychology, Law and Social Services professionals. The objective of the present study was to analyze how this praxis has been applied in Brazil in dialogue with the field of Psychology. To this end, a literature survey of articles published by psychologists on Family Mediation was carried out in the following databases: SciElo, PePSIC, Periódicos Capes and Index-Psi, using seven descriptors: Mediation, Marital Conflict, Divorce, Marital Separation, Forensic Psychology, Family and Juridical Psychology.A thematic content analysis was carried out along with legal texts and other regulatory frameworks of praxis in Brazil. Psychologists have worked in the mediation of conflicts, and that Psychology, as an area of knowledge, has contributed and participated directly in its construction. In this way, we sought to stimulate debate and reflection, questioning the technical and ethical position of psychologists in this activity, as well as the relationship of Psychology with this field, considering the possible implications with the movement of judicialization of families.
Keywords:
F amily; justice; psychology