a form of analytic group psychotherapy for children 6 to 12 years old who, because of excessively high levels of fear, anxiety, and guilt, do not benefit from the activity group therapy originally developed for this age group. It uses group discussions, work activities, recreational activities, and other verbal and nonverbal techniques to stimulate the expression and exploration of daydreams, fantasies, and other experiences. During the process, the therapist asks questions that encourage the children to understand the underlying meanings of their behavior, attitudes, and feelings andthat thus address sources of intrapsychic conflicts. The therapist may also offer explanations and interpretations if appropriate. [introduced in 1943 by Russian-born U.S. psychotherapist Samuel Richard Slavson (1890–1981)]