PSYCHOTHERAPY Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the word psychotherapy. (close relations)
Definition of PSYCHOTHERAPY
Best Alternative Words for PSYCHOTHERAPY
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| analysis | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole • the abstract separation of a whole into its constituent parts in order to study the parts and their relations • a form of literary criticism in which the structure of a piece of writing is analyzed • the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., `the father of the bride' instead of `the bride's father' • a branch of mathematics involving calculus and the theory of limits; sequences and series and integration and differentiation • a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud | ||||||||
| counseling | nounn | |||||||
noun • something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action | ||||||||
| intervention | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.) • a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries • the act or fact of interposing one thing between or among others • (law) a proceeding that permits a person to enter into a lawsuit already in progress; admission of person not an original party to the suit so that person can protect some right or interest that is allegedly affected by the proceedings • care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury) | ||||||||
| rehabilitation | nounn | |||||||
noun • the restoration of someone to a useful place in society • the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation • vindication of a person's character and the re-establishment of that person's reputation • the treatment of physical disabilities by massage and electrotherapy and exercises | ||||||||
| therapy | nounn | |||||||
noun • (medicine) the act of caring for someone (as by medication or remedial training etc.) | ||||||||
| treatment | nounn | |||||||
noun • care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury) • the management of someone or something • a manner of dealing with something artistically • (medicine) the act of caring for someone (as by medication or remedial training etc.) • an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic | ||||||||
| psychotherapeutics | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • the branch of psychiatry concerned with psychological methods | ||||||||
| mental hygiene | nounn | |||||||
noun • the branch of psychiatry concerned with psychological methods | ||||||||
