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capability-focused therapy

[/ˌkəˈpæbɪlɪti ˈfoʊkəst ˈθɛrəpi/]
nounpl: capability-focused therapies
terapia focada em capacidades
1. A therapeutic approach that emphasizes identifying, developing, and leveraging an individual's existing strengths, abilities, and potential rather than focusing primarily on deficits or pathology
The therapist used capability-focused therapy to help the patient recognize their resilience and problem-solving skills.
O terapeuta utilizou terapia focada em capacidades para ajudar o paciente a reconhecer sua resiliência e habilidades de resolução de problemas.
2. A strengths-based therapeutic intervention model commonly used in mental health, rehabilitation, and developmental contexts
Capability-focused therapy has shown effectiveness in improving self-efficacy and motivation in clients with chronic conditions.
A terapia focada em capacidades mostrou eficácia na melhoria da autoeficácia e motivação em clientes com condições crônicas.
Synonyms
strengths-based therapyasset-focused therapypositive psychology therapysolution-focused therapy
Antonyms
deficit-focused therapyproblem-centered therapypathology-focused approach

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
terapia focada em capacidades
standard usage in Brazilian mental health contexts
São Paulo
terapia centrada em potencialidades
alternative variation commonly used in São Paulo
Portugal
terapia centrada nas capacidades
European Portuguese preference for 'centrada' over 'focada'

Related Idioms & Phrases

building on strengths
playing to one's strengths
empowering approach
strength-based intervention
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