play therapy
noun
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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1936
First Known Use of play therapy
1936
Medical Dictionary
play therapy
play
noun
\ˈplā-ˌ\
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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