psychotherapeutic

/ˌsaɪkoʊˌθɛrəˈpjuːtɪk/ /ˌsaɪkəˌθɛrəˈpjuːtɪk/

Meanings

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adjective

Of or pertaining to psychotherapeutics (psychotherapy)

Examples :

"Her doctor recommended a psychotherapeutic approach to help her manage her anxiety. "

medicine mind

adjective

Cathartic

Examples :

"Journaling about her anxieties proved to be a psychotherapeutic exercise, releasing pent-up emotions. "

mind medicine soul philosophy

Related Words

cathartic noun

/kəˈθɑːrtɪk/ /keɪˈθɑːrtɪk/

A laxative.

"After days of constipation, the doctor prescribed a strong cathartic to relieve the discomfort. "

anxieties noun

/æŋˈzaɪəɾiz/ /æŋˈzaɪəɾiz/

An unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event.

"The upcoming exam filled her with anxieties about failing the course. "

anxiety noun

/ˌæŋ(ɡ)ˈzaɪ.ə.ti/

An unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event.

"Before the big exam, Maria felt a strong anxiety about failing. "

pertaining verb

/pəˈteɪnɪŋ/ /pɚˈteɪnɪŋ/

To belong to or be a part of; be an adjunct, attribute, or accessory of

"The documents pertaining to my car insurance claim are now all submitted. "

recommended verb

/ˌɹɛkəˈmɛndɪd/

To bestow commendation on; to represent favourably; to suggest, endorse or encourage as an appropriate choice.

"The board recommends Philips, given his ample experience in similar positions."

emotions noun

/ɪˈməʊʃənz/ /iˈmoʊʃənz/

A person's internal state of being and involuntary physiological response to an object or a situation, based on or tied to physical state and sensory data.

"Seeing the surprise party filled her with a rush of happy emotions. "

journaling verb

/ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪŋ/ /ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪŋɡ/

To archive or record something.

"She found journaling her daily thoughts helped her manage her stress. "

releasing verb

/rɪˈliːsɪŋ/ /riˈliːsɪŋ/

To let go (of); to cease to hold or contain.

"He released his grasp on the lever."

psychotherapy noun

/ˌsaɪkoʊˈθɛɹəpi/

The treatment of people diagnosed with mental and emotional disorders using dialogue and a variety of psychological techniques.

"After experiencing persistent anxiety, Sarah sought psychotherapy to help her manage her feelings. "

approach noun

/əˈpɹəʊt͡ʃ/ /əˈpɹoʊt͡ʃ/

The act of drawing near; a coming or advancing near.

"The approach to the school was blocked by a fallen tree. "

doctor noun

/ˈdɒktə/ /ˈdɑktɚ/

A physician; a member of the medical profession; one who is trained and licensed to heal the sick or injured. The final examination and qualification may award a doctor degree in which case the post-nominal letters are D.O., DPM, M.D., DMD, DDS, in the US or MBBS in the UK.

"If you still feel unwell tomorrow, see your doctor."

exercise noun

/ˈɛk.sə.saɪz/ /ˈɛk.sɚ.saɪz/

Any activity designed to develop or hone a skill or ability.

"The teacher told us that the next exercise is to write an essay."