control therapy
[kənˈtroʊl ˈθɛrəpi]
nounpl: control therapies
terapia de controle
1. A therapeutic approach focused on helping individuals manage or regulate unwanted behaviors, emotions, or symptoms through structured interventions and coping strategies
The psychologist recommended control therapy to help the patient manage their anxiety symptoms.
O psicólogo recomendou terapia de controle para ajudar o paciente a gerenciar seus sintomas de ansiedade.
2. In research, a treatment condition used as a baseline or standard against which experimental treatments are compared
The control therapy group received a placebo while the experimental group received the new medication.
O grupo de terapia de controle recebeu um placebo enquanto o grupo experimental recebeu a nova medicação.
3. A therapeutic method emphasizing behavioral regulation and self-control techniques
Control therapy techniques include breathing exercises, mindfulness, and cognitive restructuring.
As técnicas de terapia de controle incluem exercícios respiratórios, atenção plena e reestruturação cognitiva.
In Brazil, control therapy approaches are increasingly popular in both private psychology practices and public health services (SUS). The term reflects a clinical emphasis on agency and self-management, which aligns with contemporary cognitive-behavioral approaches. In the USA, control therapy is often used in clinical research settings and behavioral health contexts, particularly for anxiety, ADHD, and impulse control disorders.
Related Idioms & Phrases
take control of one's emotions
gain mastery over symptoms
establish therapeutic boundaries
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