Capoeira as a Clinical Intervention: Addressing Adolescent Aggression with Brazilian Martial Arts

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Title: Capoeira as a Clinical Intervention: Addressing Adolescent Aggression with Brazilian Martial Arts
Language: English
Authors: Burt, Isaac, Butler, S. Kent
Source: Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development. Jan 2011 39(1):48-57.
Availability: American Counseling Association. 5999 Stevenson Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304. Tel: 800-422-2648; Tel: 800-347-6647; Fax: 800-473-2329; Web site: http://www.counseling.org
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 10
Publication Date: 2011
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Evaluative
Descriptors: Aggression, Adolescents, Cultural Awareness, Intervention, Therapy, Behavior Change, Juvenile Gangs, Foreign Countries
Geographic Terms: Brazil
ISSN: 0883-8534
Abstract: Aggression in adolescents is harmful and emotionally devastating to youth and surrounding communities. This article integrates martial arts and therapeutic principles into a culturally sensitive model that cultivates change in the aggressive behaviors of disenfranchised adolescents. The art form of Capoeira is proposed for promoting positive behavioral change.
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 36
Entry Date: 2011
Access URL: https://www.counseling.org/Publications/Journals.aspx
Accession Number: EJ913578
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Aggression in adolescents is harmful and emotionally devastating to youth and surrounding communities. This article integrates martial arts and therapeutic principles into a culturally sensitive model that cultivates change in the aggressive behaviors of disenfranchised adolescents. The art form of Capoeira is proposed for promoting positive behavioral change.
ISSN:0883-8534