DISCUSSION GROUPS IN SCHOOLS: A SPACE FOR DEVELOPING THE PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING OF YOUNG REFUGEES
In recent years, with the increasing arrival of refugees in Quebec, numerous schools have been endeavoring to facilitate the reception of these students who have lived in adverse conditions. This article presents the results of an action research conducted with young Syrian refugee students and tends to highlight the relevance of a framed activity allowing freedom of expression (discussion groups) in class in the development of the students’ psychological well-being. The thematic analysis of the data generated by the discussion groups conducted in five reception classes allows us to highlight that the activity made possible the elaboration of grief and traumas and contributed to the development of the students’ psychological well-being.