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 |
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| 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 |
| 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. |
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| ISSN: | 0883-8534 |
