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art therapy
a type of psychotherapy that encourages the expression of emotions through artistic activities such as painting, drawing, or sculpture; psychotherapy based on the belief that the creative process involved in the making of art is healing and life-enhancing. -
supportive psychotherapy
a type of psychotherapy that seeks to reduce psychological conflict and strengthen a patient's defenses through the use of various techniques, as reassurance, suggestion, counseling, and reeducation. -
catharsis
Catharsis is getting rid of unhappy memories or strong emotions such as anger or sadness by expressing them in some way. -
client-centered therapy
a nondirective method of psychotherapy in which treatment consists of helping patients to use effectively their own latent resources in solving problems. -
directive
serving to direct; directing: a directive board. -
drama therapy
a type of psychotherapy encouraging patients to use dramatic techniques to deal with emotional and psychological problems.