Wellness: An Alternative Paradigm for Violence Prevention

UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
Jane E. Myers, Professor (Creator)
Institution
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/

Abstract: The authors address adolescent violence by promoting holistic health before symptoms occur and by using strength-based interventions to combat problems that already exist. A wellness model is presented, as is a discussion of research on the components of the model that are related to violence and violence prevention with adolescents.

Additional Information

Publication
Journal of Humanistic Counseling, Education and Development, 42(2), 165-177.
Language: English
Date: 2003
Keywords
Wellness, Violence prevention, Counseling, Adolescence

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