1. training that focuses on replacing maladaptive cognitions, affects, or behaviors with healthier, more adaptive ones or on relearning forgotten skills.

2. a form of psychological treatment in which the client learns effective ways of handling and coping with problems and relationships through a form of nonreconstructive therapy, such as relationship therapy, behavior therapy, persuasion therapy, nonanalytic group therapy, or reality therapy. Also called reeducative therapy.