Psychoanalysis and Literary Mediation at the Maranhão Book Club

Abstract

This article analyzes the relationship between psychoanalysis and literary mediation based on the experiences of the Maranhão Book Club (CLM). The main objective is to demonstrate how literary mediation can act as a tool for personal development, promoting the habit of reading and critical reflection, and articulating education, sensitivity, and subjectivity. The methodology is qualitative, based on CLM experiences, with a focus on active listening, respect for diversity, and welcoming reading subjectivities. The theoretical framework includes authors such as Jung, Manguel, Petit, and Ferreira, combining concepts of psychoanalysis (projection, archetypes, collective unconscious) and bibliotherapy with the practice of mediated reading. The results indicate that, by stimulating emotional expression and the exchange of experiences, mediation promotes a safe and formative environment. CLM stands out for its interdisciplinary nature, with in-person and virtual meetings that combine literature, restorative justice, and empathetic listening. The study also highlights the adaptation of the methodology in Santa Inês/MA, where mediation was integrated into the school context, expanding its reach and transformative power. It is concluded that literary mediation, when sensitive to the needs of readers, can access conscious and unconscious dimensions, contributing to civic and critical education. However, if the therapeutic focus is intensified, the mediator needs to be trained.