INFLUENCE OF HUMBERTO MATURANA'S EPISTEMOLOGY ON BRIEF PSYCHOTHERAPY AND MENTAL HEALTH
Author:
Ricardo de la Cruz Gil, Stefano Bartoli
Year:
2023
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The contributions of the famous biologist Humberto Maturana to distinct disciplines, from philosophy, linguistics, cognitive sciences, sociology, psychology, among others, have allowed the development of science in general. Mental health and psychotherapy are not affected by this influence. This article aims to analyze the epistemology of Humberto Maturana referring to the objective of parenthood, autopoiesis, cognition and cognitive biology in the development of psychotherapy and mental health. If a qualitative theoretical analysis is carried out. It was found that Humberto Maturana's epistemology influenced mental health and psychotherapy. The ontology of the observer, the objectivity between the parent and the cognitive biology impress him in a new form of therapeutic relationship and conceptualization of the symptom. It is finally concluded that Humberto Maturana's epistemology has marked a notable influence on the development of a new conceptualization of therapeutic relationships, mental health and psychotherapy. Keywords: Humberto Maturana; epistemology; cognitive biology; psychotherapy; healthy mental; autopoiesis.