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play therapy
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play therapy [′play ‚ther·ə·pē]
(psychology)
A form of treatment, used particularly with children, in which a child's play, as with dolls in the presence of a therapist, is used as a medium for expression and communication.


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95 Hardcover BF717 For psychologists, psychiatrists, other mental health practitioners, play therapists, leisure time and recreation specialists, and scholars of development and personality, L'Abate (clinical psychology, Georgia State U.
The two-hour procedure has proved stressful for the family, but with the help of a play therapist the boys have both calmed down.
3) There are definite benefits when play therapists and non-phamacologic interventions are incorporated into the care of children undergoing treatments to manage pain and anxiety.
 
 
 
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