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Support and Counseling

English: Support and Counseling / Deutsch: Unterstützung und Beratung / Español: Apoyo y asesoramiento / Português: Apoio e Aconselhamento / Français: Soutien et conseil / Italiano: Supporto e consulenza

In the psychology context, Support and Counseling refer to a range of therapeutic practices and interventions designed to help individuals cope with emotional, psychological, and life challenges. This process involves providing emotional support, guidance, and professional advice to facilitate personal growth, problem-solving, and psychological well-being. Counseling is typically conducted by trained professionals, such as psychologists, counselors, or therapists, who use various therapeutic techniques to assist clients in understanding and resolving their issues.

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Support groups

Support groups refers to any group or peer resource without a physician that offers support and help through common experience to an individual.

Supportive Environment

English: Supportive Environment / Deutsch: Unterstützendes Umfeld / Español: Entorno de apoyo / Português: Ambiente de suporte / Français: Environnement de soutien / Italiano: Ambiente di supporto

In the psychology context, a Supportive Environment refers to a setting or atmosphere that promotes individuals' emotional, psychological, and social well-being. This environment is characterized by understanding, respect, encouragement, and empowerment, allowing individuals to feel valued, secure, and motivated to pursue personal growth and face life's challenges. It can exist in various contexts, including family, work, school, and within communities, and plays a crucial role in mental health, resilience building, and overall well-being.

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Supportive Independence

German: Unabhängigkeit und Unterstützung, Español: Independencia y apoyo, Português: Independência e apoio, Français: Indépendance et soutien, Italiano: Indipendenza e sostegno

For families supporting a disabled relative, the core objective is to foster a full and self-directed life while providing necessary assistance. This process demands a delicate balance between offering support and actively encouraging independence, which is unique to every individual and evolves over time. Achieving this balance requires constant open communication, centering all decisions on the relative's personal goals and preferences. The aim is to empower the individual, ensuring their autonomy is respected while establishing a safety net for their daily challenges.

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Supportive Psychotherapy

Supportive Psychotherapy refers to psychotherapy that seeks to strengthen patients' defenses and to provide them with reassurance, rather than to probe deeply into their conflicts.

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Supportive Relationship

Deutsch: Unterstützende Beziehung / Español: Relación de Apoyo / Português: Relação de Suporte / Français: Relation de Soutien / Italiano: Relazione di Supporto

In the context of psychology, a supportive Relationship refers to a relationship characterized by empathy, encouragement, and assistance. These relationships are fundamental to psychological well-being, promoting emotional health and resilience by providing individuals with feelings of security, understanding, and acceptance.

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Supportive services

Supportive services are given byt hose which maintain the health, education, and welfare of society.

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Supposition

Deutsch: Annahme / Español: Suposición / Português: Suposição / Français: Supposition / Italiano: Supposizione

Supposition in the context of psychology refers to a cognitive process where an individual assumes or hypothesizes something to be true without having conclusive evidence. This concept is essential in understanding how people form beliefs, make decisions, and engage in problem-solving. Supposition involves the mental operation of considering possibilities, outcomes, or conditions that are not immediately evident from the available information. It plays a crucial role in hypothetical thinking, allowing individuals to plan, predict future events, and consider the implications of different actions or scenarios.

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