therapeutic technique
[θɛrəˈpjuːtɪk tɛkˈniːk]
nounpl: therapeutic techniques
técnica terapêutica
1. A specific method, procedure, or approach used by a therapist to treat or manage a patient's physical, mental, or emotional condition
Cognitive behavioral therapy is a widely used therapeutic technique for treating anxiety disorders.
A terapia cognitivo-comportamental é uma técnica terapêutica amplamente utilizada para tratar transtornos de ansiedade.
2. A structured intervention designed to achieve specific therapeutic goals or outcomes
The psychologist employed a therapeutic technique involving guided imagery to help the patient relax.
A psicóloga empregou uma técnica terapêutica envolvendo visualização guiada para ajudar o paciente a relaxar.
3. A practical application of therapeutic theory in clinical practice
Mindfulness-based stress reduction is an evidence-based therapeutic technique.
A redução de estresse baseada em mindfulness é uma técnica terapêutica baseada em evidências.
In both Brazil and the USA, therapeutic techniques are central to professional practice in psychology, psychiatry, and counseling. The term reflects the growing professionalization of mental health care and the emphasis on scientifically-validated methods. In Brazil, there is increasing adoption of therapeutic techniques from both Anglo-American and European traditions, while maintaining some indigenous and culturally-adapted approaches.
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