time-extended therapy

a form of group therapy in which prolonged sessions replace or alternate with sessions of normal length. The experience is usually highly emotional and revealing because the participants become fatigued and have insufficient energy for defensive games. See also marathon group.

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December 26th 2024

tractotomy

n. the surgical interruption of a nerve tract in the brainstem or spinal cord. One form of tractotomy is of benefit in bipolar disorder that is resistant to other forms of treatment.