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problem-solving therapy

[/ˈprɒbləm ˈsɒlvɪŋ ˈθɛrəpi/]
nounpl: problem-solving therapies
terapia de resolução de problemas
1. A form of psychotherapy that teaches clients systematic techniques to identify, analyze, and resolve personal problems and challenges in their lives
Problem-solving therapy helped her develop strategies to manage stress at work.
A terapia de resolução de problemas ajudou-a a desenvolver estratégias para gerenciar o stress no trabalho.
2. A cognitive-behavioral therapeutic approach focused on enhancing coping skills through structured problem-solving methods
The therapist used problem-solving therapy to address the patient's anxiety and depression.
O terapeuta usou terapia de resolução de problemas para tratar a ansiedade e depressão do paciente.
Synonyms
solution-focused therapycoping skills therapycognitive problem-solving

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
terapia de resolução de problemas
Standard term used in Brazilian psychology and psychiatry
São Paulo
terapia de solução de problemas
Alternative phrasing sometimes used in professional settings
Portugal
terapia de resolução de problemas
Standard term in Portuguese mental health practice

Related Idioms & Phrases

think outside the box
tackle a problem head-on
find a way forward
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