Psychotherapy
/ˌsaɪk.oʊˈθer.ə.pi/
Definitions
- (n.) Treatment of mental or emotional disorders through psychological methods rather than medical means, often used in legal contexts for expert evaluations or rehabilitation.
The court ordered the defendant to undergo psychotherapy as part of the sentencing conditions.
Forms
- psychotherapy
- psychotherapies
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Commentary
In legal documents, 'psychotherapy' typically relates to evidentiary or rehabilitative contexts, requiring clear specification of the type and purpose of therapy involved.
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