pediatric counseling
nounUK /ˌpiːdiˈætrɪk ˈkaʊnsəlɪŋ/
US /ˌpiːdiˈætrɪk ˈkaʊnsəlɪŋ/
Talking with a special helper to feel better when you are a kid.
After his parents divorced, Leo started pediatric counseling to help him talk about his feelings.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A professional service where trained therapists help children cope with emotional or behavioral problems.
The hospital offers pediatric counseling for children facing long-term illness.
3. A field of study and practice focused on therapeutic techniques adapted for young patients.
She earned a certificate in pediatric counseling to work with preschoolers.
4. Support sessions for families that include the child's caregivers in the treatment process.
Their pediatric counseling plan involved weekly meetings with both the child and the parents.