[A warrior named Gaspard]

Abstract

"Gaspard is a warrior" is a metaphor highlighting the long battle undertaken by mental health patients to recover from their condition. At each stage, Gaspard, a fictional character embodying many of the patients seen by professionals, is given several therapeutic tools to help him carry out his fight. In the background, nurses, thanks to their key role and position, are important allies as they support the person with mental health problems on their path towards rehabilitation. This article reflects on the clinical approach.

Keywords: nursing posture; outil thérapeutique; posture soignante; psychosocial rehabilitation; réhabilitation psychosociale; souffrance; suffering; therapeutic tool.