childtherapy
nounUK /ˈtʃaɪldˌθerəpi/
US /ˈtʃaɪldˌθerəpi/
Child therapy is when a kid talks and plays with a special helper to feel better.
After his parents divorced, Leo started child therapy to help him share his feelings.
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2. A branch of psychology focused on treating emotional and behavioral issues in children.
She earned a degree in child therapy before opening her own practice.
3. A session or program in which a child receives therapeutic support.
The school offers child therapy on Tuesdays for students who need it.
4. The use of play, art, and talk to help children cope with stress or trauma.
Through child therapy, Mia learned ways to calm down when she felt angry.