play therapy

/pleɪ ˌθɛrəpi/
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Definitions of play therapy
  1. noun
    form of psychotherapy for children that uses play situations for diagnosis or treatment
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    type of:
    psychotherapy
    the treatment of mental or emotional problems by psychological means
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