play-based therapy
nounA way to help kids feel better by playing games and doing fun things.
The child's therapist uses play-based therapy to help her talk about her feelings.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A treatment approach in which toys, games, and creative activities are used to help children express emotions and work through difficulties.
Play-based therapy helped the boy cope with his parents' divorce.
3. A therapeutic method often used by occupational or speech therapists to build skills through playful activities.
The speech therapist incorporated play-based therapy to improve his language skills.
4. An intervention strategy in early childhood education that supports emotional and social growth through structured play.
Teachers and counselors collaborated on play-based therapy for anxious students.