enabling conduct
[ɪˈneɪblɪŋ ˈkɒndʌkt]
nounpl: enabling conducts
conduta facilitadora
1. Behavior or actions that make it possible or easier for someone to engage in harmful, undesirable, or dependent behavior, often by removing natural consequences or obstacles
His enabling conduct by constantly making excuses for his brother's addiction prevented recovery.
Sua conduta facilitadora ao fazer constantemente desculpas pelo vício do irmão impediu a recuperação.
2. In legal contexts, actions or omissions that facilitate or assist in the commission of a crime or wrongdoing
The prosecutor argued that the defendant's enabling conduct made him complicit in the fraud scheme.
O promotor argumentou que a conduta facilitadora do réu o tornou cúmplice no esquema de fraude.
3. Behavioral patterns that support or sustain problematic situations, particularly in relationships involving substance abuse or mental health issues
Recognizing enabling conduct is the first step toward healthier family dynamics.
Reconhecer a conduta facilitadora é o primeiro passo para dinâmicas familiares mais saudáveis.
The concept of 'enabling conduct' is particularly significant in American and Brazilian psychology and family therapy literature. In Brazil, discussions about codependency and enabling behaviors have grown in popularity through therapy culture and self-help movements. The term is frequently used in addiction recovery programs like AA/NA and in family counseling to help individuals recognize unhelpful patterns that perpetuate dependency rather than promote growth.
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