Therapeutic Approaches

verb to perform or portray a role or behavior in an exaggerated or theatrical manner

• The actor was able to perfectly act out the scene as written in the script.
• I dare you to act out your favorite movie scene in front of everyone.
• She's always acting out and causing drama for attention.
• His anger issues often cause him to act out in destructive ways.

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

• As a minister, it is my duty to take care of souls and provide spiritual guidance.
• The therapist's main job is to take care of souls and help people work through their emotional issues.
• I feel like my grandma always knows how to take care of souls with her wise advice.
• The artist's music has a way of taking care of souls and bringing comfort to those who listen.

adjective describing something that reveals or discloses information

• The disclosive nature of the report revealed crucial information about the company's financial status.
• I didn't expect the disclosive details to be made public so soon.
• The disclosive tea that was spilled at the party last night was unbelievable!
• Her disclosive actions opened up a whole new world of possibilities for the project.

verb to give attention with the ear; attend closely for the purpose of hearing; give ear.

• It is important to listen carefully during the meeting to fully understand the discussion.
• Hey, listen up! I have something important to tell you.
• Listen, I'm not gonna lie, that party was lit.
• Sometimes you have to listen to your heart and trust your instincts.

noun a form of theatrical entertainment in which performers express emotions and actions through gestures without speech

verb to imitate or mimic someone or something without using words

• The mime artist performed a silent act at the cultural festival.
• I saw a mime on the street today pretending to be stuck in a box.
• Check out that mime over there, he's hilarious!
• Her facial expressions were like a mime, revealing every emotion without words.

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, indicating the time, place, manner, or degree of the action

• It is important to not listen to rumors and instead seek out factual information.
• I told him not to listen to that gossip, it's probably not true.
• Don't listen to what he's saying, he's just talking nonsense.
• Sometimes you have to learn to not listen to the noise and focus on your own goals.

noun a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illnesses

• The psychiatrist conducted a thorough evaluation of the patient's mental health.
• I have an appointment with my psychiatrist next week.
• My psychiatrist is really cool and easy to talk to.
• She was like a psychiatrist, analyzing every detail of the situation.

noun a type or kind of something

adjective having the desired qualities or characteristics

• It is important to ensure that we are working with the right sort of data for this analysis.
• We need to make sure we have the right sort of snacks for the road trip.
• I don't think he's the right sort of guy for you.
• She knew she had found the right sort of peace when she could finally relax in her own company.

adjective describing someone who speaks in a gentle, quiet manner

• The professor was known for being soft spoken in his lectures.
• She's really soft spoken, but she's also a great listener.
• I didn't expect him to be so soft spoken, but he's actually pretty cool.
• Her words were like a soft spoken melody, calming everyone around her.

verb action word that expresses a state of being or an action

adjective describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb

• The scientist conducted an experiment to determine if the two samples would be saming in their chemical composition.
• I'm not sure if our tastes in music will be saming, but we can give it a try.
• I doubt our fashion sense will be saming, but who knows?
• Their personalities seemed to be saming, as they both had a love for adventure and spontaneity.

noun a progressive brain disorder that causes uncontrolled movements, emotional problems, and loss of cognitive abilities

• Huntington's disease is a hereditary neurodegenerative disorder that affects muscle coordination and leads to cognitive decline.
• My friend's mom was diagnosed with Huntington's disease, it's been really tough for their family.
• I heard that Huntington's disease is a real tough break, man.
• Living with Huntington's disease is like having a ticking time bomb inside you, waiting to go off.

adjective relating to processes or phenomena occurring within the mind or psyche

• The therapist focused on exploring the patient's intrapsychic conflicts during the session.
• She's been dealing with a lot of intrapsychic stuff lately.
• I can't believe how messed up my intrapsychic state is right now.
• His intrapsychic struggles were like a storm raging within him.

noun a word that can be preceded by an article or determiner

• The scientist explained the proper stroking method to use when conducting the experiment.
• Make sure you're using the right stroking method when petting your cat.
• I learned a new stroking method for applying makeup from a tutorial online.
• The author used a unique stroking method to paint a vivid picture in the reader's mind.

noun a person who renounces or rejects something, such as a belief or a way of life

• The abnegator refused to accept any recognition for his hard work.
• She's such an abnegator, always putting others before herself.
• I can't believe that abnegator always lets people walk all over him.
• The artist saw himself as an abnegator of traditional techniques, always seeking new ways to express himself.

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb to indicate acceptance in a welcoming or approving manner

• She nodded acceptingly when he presented his proposal.
• I shrugged my shoulders acceptingly, not wanting to cause any conflict.
• He just gave me a thumbs up acceptingly, showing he was cool with it.
• The old man looked out at the sea, his eyes glistening acceptingly as he accepted his fate.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

• The psychiatrist diagnosed him as an actual neurotic based on his symptoms and behavior.
• She's a bit of an actual neurotic when it comes to cleanliness and organization.
• I never realized how much of an actual neurotic he is until we started living together.
• In a way, being an actual neurotic about time management can actually be a good thing in this fast-paced world.