Definition of play therapy
: psychotherapy in which a child is encouraged to reveal feelings and conflicts in play rather than by verbalization
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The storytelling tree helps children engage in play therapy.
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These rooms often feature games and tools that include multisensory play therapy, activity and technology stations.
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Nothing else had worked for Zack — flashcards, photos, play therapy.
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Particularly this year, Elves on the Shelf sometimes seem to reflect not the whimsical world of children, but the needs of their parents to deal with a confusing world via play therapy.
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First Known Use of play therapy
1936
Medical Dictionary
noun
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medical Definition of play therapy
: psychotherapy in which a child is encouraged to reveal feelings and conflicts in play rather than by verbalization
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Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about play therapy
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