visualization therapy
[ˌvɪʒuəlaɪˈzeɪʃən ˈθɛrəpi]
nounpl: visualization therapies
terapia de visualização
1. A therapeutic technique involving the formation of mental images to promote healing, relaxation, stress reduction, or personal development
The psychologist recommended visualization therapy to help her patient manage anxiety during stressful situations.
O psicólogo recomendou terapia de visualização para ajudar sua paciente a gerenciar a ansiedade durante situações estressantes.
2. A mind-body intervention where individuals create or recall vivid mental images to achieve therapeutic goals such as pain management or improved performance
Athletes often use visualization therapy to mentally rehearse their performance before competition.
Os atletas frequentemente usam terapia de visualização para ensaiar mentalmente seu desempenho antes da competição.
3. A complementary health practice that combines guided imagery with relaxation techniques to promote psychological and physical well-being
She found visualization therapy helpful in her recovery process after the surgery.
Ela achou a terapia de visualização útil em seu processo de recuperação após a cirurgia.
Visualization therapy has gained significant popularity in both Brazil and the USA as part of the broader acceptance of mind-body medicine and complementary health practices. In Brazil, it is often integrated with other holistic wellness approaches and is frequently recommended by psychologists, life coaches, and wellness professionals. In the USA, it is widely used in sports psychology, clinical psychology, and corporate wellness programs. The practice bridges conventional therapeutic approaches with alternative medicine, making it increasingly mainstream in both cultures.
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