The objective of this paper is to relate the experience about the work of the support group "Living Experiences" (Vivendo Vivências) for nursing students as teaching strategies about care relationships. In order to care for others it is necessary to learn to care for one's self. This study arose from the registry of evaluations filled out by students about the contributions of this support group. The data treatment was given content analysis. We identified that the students in their totality notice their apprenticeship of interpersonal skills. Students identified the self-awareness process and how self-care is essential to caring for others. "Living Experiences" (Vivendo Vivências) has been ratifying the importance about this issue where care behaviors, sensible listening, empathy, and others are taught through sharing of experiences inherent to all our lives. The aspects about relationships of nursing care deserve eternal importance in the education of nursing professionals.
Teaching; Behavior; Aptitude; Nursing