Rehabilitation Strategies

noun self-restraint, especially in the area of desires and passions

• The monk's continence was evident in his strict adherence to his vows of celibacy.
• She admired his continence in resisting the temptation to eat the last slice of cake.
• I can't believe his continence when it comes to avoiding junk food.
• Her continence in the face of adversity was truly inspiring to all who knew her.

noun Occupational therapy is a type of therapy that helps individuals with physical, mental, or cognitive disabilities to participate in everyday activities and improve their quality of life.

• Occupational therapy is a specialized healthcare profession that helps people with physical, mental, or cognitive disabilities to regain independence in their daily lives.
• My cousin is studying occupational therapy because she wants to work with children with special needs.
• I heard occupational therapy is a great field to get into if you want to help people improve their quality of life.
• Learning to manage stress through mindfulness can be seen as a form of occupational therapy for the mind.

noun a condition characterized by uncontrollable tremors or shaking of the body due to damage to the nervous system

• Cerebral palsy is a neurological disorder that affects muscle movement and coordination.
• My cousin has cerebral palsy, but he doesn't let it stop him from living life to the fullest.
• I can't believe how palsy my hand feels after writing all those notes.
• The company's financial palsy was evident in their quarterly report.

noun the act of reoffending or returning to criminal behavior

• The program aims to reduce recidivism rates among convicted felons.
• They're trying to help ex-cons stay out of trouble and not go back to jail.
• They're working on keeping repeat offenders from ending up back in the slammer.
• Addressing recidivism is like breaking a cycle of crime and punishment.

noun It is derived from the Greek words 'sarx' meaning flesh and 'penia' meaning poverty.

• Sarcopenia is a condition characterized by the loss of muscle mass and strength.
• My doctor mentioned that I might be at risk for sarcopenia if I don't start strength training.
• I heard that sarcopenia is like when your muscles turn into jelly.
• In a way, sarcopenia can be seen as your body losing its inner strength along with muscle mass.

noun a medical condition characterized by a lack of willpower or an inability to make decisions

• Aboulia is a medical condition characterized by a lack of will or initiative.
• She's been feeling a bit of aboulia lately, struggling to find motivation for anything.
• I can't deal with his aboulia right now, he needs to get his act together.
• The team's aboulia on the field cost them the game, as they lacked the drive to push forward.

noun a brain injury that occurs after birth, usually as a result of trauma or illness

• An acquired brain injury can result from a traumatic event such as a car accident.
• My friend's brother suffered an acquired brain injury after falling off his bike.
• Dude, I heard Jake got messed up and ended up with an acquired brain injury.
• Dealing with that difficult situation was like navigating through an acquired brain injury.

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.

noun activity group therapy - a type of therapy that involves participating in group activities to promote mental health and well-being

• Activity group therapy is a structured form of treatment that involves engaging in various therapeutic activities within a group setting.
• Joining an activity group therapy session can help you connect with others who are going through similar challenges.
• Activity group therapy is like group hangouts but with a therapeutic twist.
• Participating in activity group therapy is like planting seeds of healing in a garden of support and understanding.