Therapy And Counseling Vocabulary

noun a relapse into bad ways or error

verb to relapse into bad ways or error

• The patient's backslide in physical therapy was concerning to the medical team.
• I noticed you starting to backslide on your diet, we need to get back on track.
• Don't backslide on your promises, keep your word.
• After making progress in therapy, she felt like any setback would be a backslide in her recovery journey.

noun advice or guidance, especially as solicited from a knowledgeable person

verb to give advice or guidance to someone

• The lawyer provided legal counsel to the defendant.
• I always seek my friend's counsel before making big decisions.
• I got some good counsel from my buddy on how to ask her out.
• The wise old man's words of counsel guided me through tough times.

noun the act of revealing private or sensitive information

• The divulgence of classified information could result in serious consequences.
• I can't believe the divulgence of that secret caused so much drama.
• The divulgence of their relationship status was a total shock to everyone.
• The artist's painting was a beautiful divulgence of their inner thoughts and emotions.

adjective describing the state of being currently active or in progress

preposition indicating the location or situation of something

• The court is currently in session, hearing arguments from both sides.
• The meeting is in session, so please refrain from any side conversations.
• The class is in session, so pay attention and take notes.
• The creative juices are flowing, our brainstorming session is in session.

verb to make something no longer valid or effective

• The new evidence presented in court could potentially invalidate the previous witness testimony.
• If you don't sign and date the form correctly, it might invalidate your application.
• Using a fake ID could invalidate your chances of getting into the club.
• Her harsh words seemed to invalidate all of his hard work and effort.

noun a person who is afflicted with a neurosis or who is characterized by neurotic behavior

adjective relating to or characteristic of neurosis, having or showing symptoms of neurosis

• The patient exhibited neurotic behavior during the therapy session.
• She's always been a bit neurotic about cleanliness.
• Don't be so neurotic, just chill out.
• His neurotic tendencies were like a storm brewing beneath the surface.

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence, such as 'admit'

adverb a word that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb, such as 'not'

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence, such as 'not'

• The defendant's lawyer advised him to not admit to any wrongdoing without consulting with legal counsel.
• I would not admit to eating the last cookie if I were you.
• He would never admit to being wrong, even if he clearly is.
• She could not admit defeat and continued to argue her point.

noun a meeting or series of meetings for discussion or training

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• The conference will include a session on the latest advancements in technology.
• Let's have a study session to prepare for the exam.
• I can't wait for our gaming session tonight.
• The therapy session helped me work through my issues.

noun a person appointed to act on behalf of another

adjective substitute or replacement

• The couple decided to use a surrogate to carry their baby to term.
• My sister offered to be a surrogate for her best friend.
• I heard they're looking for a surrogate mom for their baby.
• The new technology acted as a surrogate for human interaction during the pandemic.

noun a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

adjective a word naming an attribute of a noun, such as sweet, red, or technical

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

article a particular item or object, typically one of a specified type

• After undergoing surgery, the patient seems to be on the road to recovery.
• I heard Sarah's grandmother is on the road to recovery after her illness.
• Dude, did you hear that Jake's ankle is finally on the mend and he's on the road to recovery?
• With the new policies in place, the company's financial health seems to be on the road to recovery.

noun a process of discovering or revealing something previously unknown or hidden

• The uncovery of new evidence led to a breakthrough in the case.
• We were shocked by the uncovery of the hidden treasure in the backyard.
• The uncovery of his secret stash was a total surprise.
• The uncovery of her true feelings finally brought closure to the situation.

noun an extreme or irrational fear of cats

• Aelurophobia is a specific phobia characterized by an intense fear of cats.
• My friend has aelurophobia, so she always avoids going to places where there might be cats.
• I didn't know you had aelurophobia, that's why you never come over when my cat is around!
• Her aelurophobia is like a barrier preventing her from fully enjoying life's simple pleasures.