Psychological Interventions

verb to act in opposition to something in order to neutralize or eliminate its effect

• The doctor prescribed medication to counteract the side effects of the treatment.
• Eating healthy can help counteract the effects of a sedentary lifestyle.
• Drinking lots of water can counteract a hangover.
• His positive attitude helped counteract the negativity in the room.

adjective having the effect of allaying suspicion or hostility, especially through charm or wit

• Her disarming smile put everyone at ease during the business meeting.
• His disarming charm made it easy to open up to him.
• She has a disarming way of getting what she wants without anyone suspecting a thing.
• The artist's use of disarming colors created a sense of calm and tranquility in the painting.

adjective having the power to produce a desired effect; effective

• The new medication has been proven to be highly efficacious in treating the disease.
• I heard that the new treatment is really effective in curing the illness.
• That remedy works like a charm in getting rid of the symptoms.
• Her leadership skills proved to be efficacious in turning the company around.

noun Group therapy is a form of psychotherapy where a small group of individuals meet regularly to discuss their issues and receive support from one another.

• Group therapy is a common form of treatment for individuals with mental health issues.
• I've heard that group therapy can be really helpful for people going through tough times.
• I'm thinking of trying out that group therapy thing to see if it helps me feel better.
• Being part of a close-knit group can sometimes feel like a form of group therapy for the soul.

noun a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb to indicate manner, time, place, or degree

• In practice, the new policy has shown promising results in improving efficiency.
• In practice, it's actually pretty easy to use this software once you get the hang of it.
• In practice, this workout routine is a piece of cake.
• In practice, learning to play the piano is like mastering a new language.

noun a noun is a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'intervention' is a noun that refers to the act of intervening or interfering in a situation to alter the outcome.

• The government implemented an intervention to stabilize the economy.
• The teacher's intervention really helped me understand the math problem.
• I appreciate your intervention, it saved me from a lot of trouble.
• Sometimes a little intervention can go a long way in improving a situation.

noun a technique that combines hypnosis with the use of drugs to induce a trance-like state

• Narcohypnosis is a controversial technique that combines hypnosis with the use of drugs to induce a trance-like state.
• I heard they tried narcohypnosis on that patient to help with their anxiety.
• Some people think narcohypnosis is just a fancy way of getting high.
• The politician's smooth talking had a narcohypnotic effect on the audience, leaving them mesmerized.

noun the direction or position of something in relation to another

verb to align or position something correctly

adjective having an eastern or oriental influence

• It is important to orient new employees to the company's policies and procedures.
• Let me orient you to how things work around here.
• I'll show you the ropes and orient you to the job.
• He needed some time to orient himself to the new situation.

noun custom or practice

• The teacher emphasized the importance of praxis in the field of education.
• We need to put theory into praxis to see real results.
• Let's get down to praxis and start working on this project.
• Praxis is the bridge between theory and reality in any profession.

verb to recommend or order the use of a particular treatment or medication

• The doctor will prescribe a medication to help with your symptoms.
• I think the doctor is going to prescribe you some antibiotics for your cold.
• The doc will prob prescribe you some painkillers for that toothache.
• Sometimes laughter is the best medicine that life can prescribe.

verb to recommend or order the use of something as a remedy or treatment

adjective recommended or ordered as a remedy or treatment

• The doctor prescribed medication to treat the patient's illness.
• The doctor gave me some pills to take for my cold.
• The doc hooked me up with some meds for my allergies.
• The therapist prescribed a daily routine of self-care for managing stress.

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.

adjective describing or relating to restitution or restoration

• The restitutive measures were implemented to compensate the victims of the fraud.
• They had to pay restitutive damages for the damage caused to the property.
• He had to do some restitutive work to make up for his mistake.
• Her actions were seen as restitutive in repairing the broken trust between them.

adjective serving to shock or excite someone into taking action

• The new policy was a revulsive change for the company, causing a lot of debate among the employees.
• The sudden decision to switch to a new software was quite revulsive for the team.
• I can't believe she broke up with him, that's so revulsive!
• The artist's bold use of colors was revulsive, yet captivating at the same time.

noun the act of inducing a state of calm or sleepiness in a person, usually for medical purposes

• The patient was put under sedation before the surgery.
• They gave me some sedation to help me relax during the procedure.
• I was totally knocked out with sedation during the dental work.
• The peaceful music acted as a form of sedation for my mind.

noun a therapeutic substance or treatment

adjective relating to the healing of disease or injury

• The therapist recommended a therapeutic massage to help with my back pain.
• I find gardening to be therapeutic after a long day at work.
• Watching funny cat videos is my go-to therapeutic activity.
• The music was therapeutic for my soul, lifting me out of my sadness.

noun a brief period of time during which an activity is stopped or interrupted

adverb used to indicate a temporary suspension of activity

• The teacher gave the student a time out for misbehaving in class.
• I had to take a time out from studying to grab a snack.
• My mom put me in a time out for coming home past curfew.
• Sometimes we all need to take a time out to recharge and relax.

noun an event or item that is out of the ordinary and gives great pleasure

verb to act or behave toward someone in a specific way, typically a good or kind way

• The company decided to treat its employees to a fancy dinner to show appreciation for their hard work.
• Let's treat ourselves to some ice cream after a long day at work.
• I'm going to treat myself to a shopping spree this weekend.
• Kindness is like a treat for the soul, spreading joy wherever it goes.

adjective giving or conveying a warning or reprimand

• The teacher's admonitory tone warned the students to study harder for the upcoming exam.
• His admonitory words made me realize I needed to start saving money.
• She gave me an admonitory look that told me to back off.
• The dark clouds gathering in the sky served as an admonitory signal of the approaching storm.

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.

noun a place where individuals can release pent-up emotions through physical activity

• The company organized a team-building activity at a rage room to help employees release stress.
• Let's blow off some steam at the rage room after work.
• I heard the rage room is the perfect place to smash stuff when you're feeling angry.
• Sometimes I wish I could escape to a rage room in my mind to let out all my frustrations.

noun a surgical procedure in which the cingulate gyrus of the brain is lesioned to treat certain mental disorders

• The patient underwent a cingulotomy procedure to alleviate their chronic pain.
• After the cingulotomy, the patient felt much better.
• They call it the 'brain zap' surgery, but technically it's a cingulotomy.
• Having a cingulotomy was like hitting the reset button on their pain receptors.

noun a type of surgery performed under hypnosis

• Hypnosurgery is a medical procedure that involves using hypnosis to assist in performing surgery.
• I heard they're using hypnosurgery to help patients relax during their operations.
• Have you tried that new hypnosurgery technique? It's supposed to be really effective.
• In a way, hypnosurgery can be seen as the mind taking control over the body during a surgical procedure.

noun a person's seat that is unoccupied

adjective describing the chair as lacking occupants or contents

• The board meeting began with an empty chair, symbolizing the absence of the CEO.
• There's always an empty chair at our family gatherings for Uncle Joe who lives overseas.
• I walked into the party and saw an empty chair, so I knew I had to grab it before someone else did.
• Her heart felt like an empty chair, longing for the presence of her lost loved one.