tough love

the fostering of individuals’ well-being by requiring them to act responsibly and to seek professional assistance for their behavior. Often, strict oversight and restrictions of personal freedom and privileges must be willingly accepted by the target individual. Tough love is typically a stance taken by the families of adolescents or young adults with a prolonged history of substance abuse.

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Psychology term of the day

November 28th 2024

resocialization

n. the process of enabling individuals with mental disorders to resume appropriate interpersonal activities and behaviors and, generally, to participate in community life through more adaptive attitudes and skills.