Glossary entry (derived from question below)
German term or phrase:
\"Sorgensprechstunde\"
English translation:
\"worrying\" session
Added to glossary by
Susan Welsh
Mar 10, 2010 20:25
14 yrs ago
German term
United States
Psychology, economics, politics
Native in: English 
Works in: Russian to English, German to English, English
Sorgensprechstunde
German to English
Social Sciences
Psychology
psychiatry
I could say "a `brooding' session or `worrying' session" (by session, meaning a psychiatric appointment/consultation), but the fact that "Sorgensprechstunde" has some Google hits on its own suggests to me that it is a generally used term, not a made-up term (with respect to the fact that it is in quote marks). I'm not sure what such a term would be in English. TIA!
Die Patienten lernen, diese Prozesse zu kontrollieren und auf einen späteren, im Voraus festgelegten Termin, die «Grübel-» oder «Sorgensprechstunde», aufzuschieben.
Die Patienten lernen, diese Prozesse zu kontrollieren und auf einen späteren, im Voraus festgelegten Termin, die «Grübel-» oder «Sorgensprechstunde», aufzuschieben.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 | time for worries |
Gert Sass (M.A.)
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| 3 | anxiety meditation session |
Lirka
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| 3 | therapeutic sharing session |
Johanna Timm, PhD
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References
| Sorgensprechstunde |
Ingrid Moore
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Proposed translations
2 hrs
Gert Sass (M.A.)
Germany
Germany
Native in German
Specializes in field
Germany
Precision for those who appreciate it.
Native in: German
Works in: English to German, German to English, French to German, and 5 more.
Related KudoZ points
:
3
Selected
time for worries
or
"appointment" with troubles/concerns/worries
or similar
IMO this does not necessarily refer to an actual consultation of a psychiatrist, but rather to an appointed time and place to which the patient is supposed to limit his worries, ponderings etc. In analogy to the other term you asked, this is obviously intended as a means for gaining control over those mental processes (worrying, brooding, etc.) which before have been controlling the patient.
Google hits for Sorgensprechstunde do not suggest a technical term to me, since Sorgensprechstunde appears in a number of different contexts (e. g. education, social life, animal breeding) beyond psychiatry, generally meaning an appointed time and place where any kind of concerns can be addressed.
"appointment" with troubles/concerns/worries
or similar
IMO this does not necessarily refer to an actual consultation of a psychiatrist, but rather to an appointed time and place to which the patient is supposed to limit his worries, ponderings etc. In analogy to the other term you asked, this is obviously intended as a means for gaining control over those mental processes (worrying, brooding, etc.) which before have been controlling the patient.
Google hits for Sorgensprechstunde do not suggest a technical term to me, since Sorgensprechstunde appears in a number of different contexts (e. g. education, social life, animal breeding) beyond psychiatry, generally meaning an appointed time and place where any kind of concerns can be addressed.
Note from asker:
| You're absolutely right in your reasoning, leaving aside the question of whether this is the best way to translate it or not. I was thrown off by dictionary definitions for "Sprechstunde" ("clinical consultation") and when I noticed non-psychiatric subjects in the Google hits for "Sorgensprechstunde," I was so conditioned to think in terms of "worries" (psychological issues) that I really didn't look to see how the term might apply to animal breeding! There's a lesson to be learned here somewhere. (Avoid online dictionaries?!) |
3 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "It's hard to grade this, because it turns out that the reference IS to a consultation with the therapist. I was perplexed by the fact that various native German speakers here viewed the matter differently, so I asked the German editor of the article. She thought that it did refer to a professional appointment. But I think Gerd made the case that it NEED NOT have been meant that way, and her input was thoughtful and useful. I ended up using my own translation, since I didn't think any of the others proposed worked quite as well: "They learn to control these processes and to postpone their `ruminating' or `worrying' session to a later, pre-arranged appointment." Thanks to all for your help!"
20 mins
anxiety meditation session
I am no psychologist, but an MD with some basic knowledge of psychiatry. Thus, a medium CL, but it does sound quite convincing, doesn't it?
In any way, I hope it helps you further
In any way, I hope it helps you further
Peer comment(s):
| neutral |
Armorel Young
: meditation is a quite specific technique that involves letting go of thoughts, not talking about them - there is no indication that meditation is being referred to here
11 hrs
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3 hrs
Johanna Timm, PhD
Canada
Canada
Native in German
Specializes in field
Canada
Friendly, fast & certified!
Native in: German (Variants: Swiss, Platt / Nieder (Low German), Austrian, Germany)
Works in: English to German, German to English, German
Related KudoZ points
:
122
therapeutic sharing session
that's how I would call it - a special time in the counseling process that is set aside to allow the disclosure of fears and the sharing of worries.
Reference comments
31 mins
Reference:
Sorgensprechstunde
"have your say" session.
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Note added at 15 Stunden (2010-03-11 12:07:59 GMT)
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This is no misplaced answer. I simply wanted to suggest another alternative!
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Note added at 15 Stunden (2010-03-11 12:07:59 GMT)
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This is no misplaced answer. I simply wanted to suggest another alternative!
Note from asker:
| Did you intend to post a reference here, or is this a misplaced answer? |
| I see, thanks. Usually people put suggestions that they don't want to post as an "answer" under "discussion," and "reference" is for links--so I thought maybe you forgot to put the link in. :-) |
Discussion
(Sorry for unauthorized interjection of humor, but this is too funny not to post. Web contexts like this are what confused me about the meaning of this sentence.)