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problem-focused therapy

[/ˈprɒbləm ˈfoʊkəst ˈθerəpi/]
nounpl: problem-focused therapies
terapia focada no problema
1. A therapeutic approach that emphasizes identifying and directly addressing the specific problems or challenges presented by the client, rather than exploring underlying emotional causes or past experiences
The therapist used problem-focused therapy to help the client develop practical strategies for managing their workplace anxiety.
O terapeuta usou terapia focada no problema para ajudar o cliente a desenvolver estratégias práticas para gerenciar sua ansiedade no trabalho.
2. A short-term, goal-oriented therapeutic method that prioritizes concrete solutions and behavioral change over insight into unconscious conflicts
Problem-focused therapy proved effective in the brief intervention program.
A terapia focada no problema provou ser eficaz no programa de intervenção breve.
Synonyms
solution-focused therapybrief solution-focused therapytask-centered therapygoal-oriented therapy
Antonyms
insight-oriented therapypsychoanalysisexploratory therapy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
terapia focada no problema
Standard term used in Brazilian psychological and medical contexts
São Paulo
terapia orientada para solução
Alternative term emphasizing solution-oriented approach
Portugal
terapia centrada no problema
European Portuguese variant, commonly used in clinical settings

Related Idioms & Phrases

getting to the point
cutting to the chase
fix-it-now approach
action-oriented mindset
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