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milieu therapy

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milieu therapy [mēl′yü ′ther·ə·pē]
(psychology)
The treatment of mental disorder or maladjustment by making substantial changes in a patient's immediate life circumstances and environment in a way that will enhance the effectiveness of other forms of therapy. Also known as situation therapy.
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