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mindful support

[ˈmaɪndfəl səˈpɔːrt]
nounpl: mindful supports
apoio consciente
1. Assistance or help provided with full awareness, attention, and compassion, focusing on the present moment and the needs of the person being supported
The therapist offered mindful support to help the patient work through their anxiety.
O terapeuta ofereceu apoio consciente para ajudar o paciente a lidar com sua ansiedade.
2. A practice of being fully present and attentive while providing emotional, physical, or practical assistance to others
She provided mindful support to her elderly mother during her recovery.
Ela ofereceu apoio consciente à sua mãe idosa durante sua recuperação.
Synonyms
compassionate supportattentive careconscious assistancepresent-moment help
Antonyms
negligent supportdistracted careabsent assistancecareless help

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apoio consciente
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
apoio atencioso
Alternative emphasizing attentiveness
Portugal
apoio consciente
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

be there for someone
lend a hand
give someone a shoulder to lean on
estar presente para alguém
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