individual problems
[ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl ˈprɑbləmz]
noun phrase
problemas individuais
1. difficulties, challenges, or issues that affect or concern a single person rather than a group or society as a whole
The therapist helped her work through her individual problems in weekly sessions.
O terapeuta a ajudou a lidar com seus problemas individuais em sessões semanais.
2. specific personal concerns or hardships unique to one person's circumstances
Each student's individual problems were addressed by the school counselor.
Os problemas individuais de cada aluno foram abordados pelo conselheiro escolar.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, the focus on 'individual problems' reflects a cultural emphasis on personal responsibility and individual-centered solutions. In Brazil, this is often balanced with a more communal approach to problem-solving within families. In the USA, the concept strongly emphasizes self-reliance and individual therapeutic intervention.
Related Idioms & Phrases
sort out one's individual problems
address individual problems
cope with individual problems
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