Counseling Approaches

noun a type of therapy used to treat emotional and mental health conditions

• Psychotherapy is a form of treatment that involves talking to a therapist to address mental health issues.
• I've been going to psychotherapy sessions to help me work through my anxiety.
• My friend swears by psychotherapy for dealing with her stress.
• Sometimes, it feels like psychotherapy is peeling back the layers of my mind to reveal the root of my problems.

verb To engage in therapy or to provide therapy to someone.

• The therapist used various techniques to therapize the patient's trauma.
• I think I need to therapize my feelings about that situation.
• Let's therapize this mess and figure out what's really going on.
• Music has the power to therapize the soul and heal emotional wounds.

verb to release pent-up emotions through intense expression or catharsis

• The therapist helped the patient abreact their traumatic memories during the session.
• I heard that talking about your feelings can help you abreact and feel better.
• I just need to vent and abreact about everything that's been bothering me.
• Sometimes it feels like I need to abreact all my stress and worries to feel lighter.

noun a type of psychotherapy that focuses on mindfulness, acceptance of thoughts and feelings, and commitment to taking action towards values-based goals

• Acceptance and commitment therapy is a form of psychotherapy that helps individuals accept their thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that align with their values.
• I've been learning about acceptance and commitment therapy in my therapy sessions, and it's really helping me deal with my emotions.
• ACT is a type of therapy that's all about accepting your thoughts and feelings and committing to making positive changes in your life.
• Acceptance and commitment therapy is like learning to ride the waves of your emotions instead of fighting against them.

noun activity group psychotherapy - a form of psychotherapy that involves a group of individuals engaging in therapeutic activities together, often under the guidance of a trained therapist.

• Activity group psychotherapy is a structured form of therapy that involves using various activities to promote healing and growth among participants.
• I heard that activity group psychotherapy can be really effective in helping people open up and connect with others.
• Activity group psychotherapy is like therapy, but with more activities and stuff to do together.
• Participating in activity group psychotherapy is like planting seeds of healing and watching them grow over time.

adjective relating to or characteristic of the psychological theories of Alfred Adler, which emphasize the individual's sense of self and the role of social factors in shaping personality

• The therapist utilized Adlerian techniques to help the client explore their early childhood experiences.
• I've been reading about Adlerian psychology and it's really fascinating.
• Adlerian stuff is all about understanding how your past influences your present behavior.
• In the world of psychology, Adlerian principles are like a guiding light for understanding human behavior.

adjective relating to or providing support or assistance

adverb in a supportive or assisting manner

• The adminiculary evidence presented in the court was crucial for the case.
• I'm not sure if the adminiculary documents are in order, can you double check?
• I can't believe the adminiculary paperwork got lost, what a mess!
• Her words had an adminiculary effect on the team, inspiring them to work harder.