Nursing and light technologies for a peace culture within the family

Rev Bras Enferm. 2018;71(suppl 6):2854-2857. doi: 10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0756.
[Article in English, Portuguese]

Abstract

Objective: To reflect on technologies for the peace culture that can be used in family nursing.

Method: Theoretical essay, based on the premises of non-violence and peace culture.

Results: Four light technologies are singled out for the peace culture within families: nonviolent communication, qualified listening, conflict mediation, and restorative circles.

Conclusion: The technologies proposed can be used by nurses to promote care and policies aiming at a peace culture and non-violence in families, with the objective of assisting in the obtainment of the well-being for family systems and their correlations.

MeSH terms

  • Communication
  • Family Health / trends*
  • Humans
  • Nursing Care / methods*
  • Violence / prevention & control*
  • Violence / psychology