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[Psychotherapy in Brazil]

H Stubbe

    Zeitschrift Fur Psychosomatische Medizin Und Psychoanalyse
    |January 1, 1980
    PubMed
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    Brazilian culture blends Indigenous, Portuguese, and African roots, fostering syncretic cults like Candomblé and Umbanda. These practices offer vital psychohygienic functions and ritualized therapy, complementing formal psychiatric care.

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    Area of Science:

    • Cultural Anthropology
    • Psychiatry
    • Folkloristics

    Context:

    • Brazil exhibits rapid social change and cultural amalgamation.
    • Modern Brazilian civilization is a synthesis of Indigenous, Portuguese, and African heritage.
    • Syncretic cults and folklore are integral to Brazilian society.

    Purpose:

    • To explore the psychohygienic and therapeutic functions of Brazilian syncretic cults and folklore.
    • To examine the diverse forms of psychotherapy in Brazil, from traditional to scientific.
    • To highlight the role of cultural practices in mental health care.

    Summary:

    • Brazilian syncretic cults (e.g., Candomblé, Umbanda, Macumba) and folklore provide significant psychohygienic benefits.
    • These cultural institutions offer ritualized therapeutic treatments for psychiatric conditions.

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  • Brazilian psychotherapy encompasses a spectrum from Indigenous medicine and spiritualism to modern scientific approaches.
  • There is a growing trend towards culture-anthropological psychotherapy.

    • Impact:

    • Recognizes the therapeutic value of non-Western and folk healing practices.
    • Suggests integration of cultural elements into mainstream mental health services.
    • Highlights the importance of understanding cultural context in psychotherapy.
    • Provides a framework for exploring under-researched syncretic cults.