Morita therapy

noun

An ecologically-based form of therapy involving four stages: isolation and rest, light occupational therapy, heavy occupational therapy, and complicated activity.

Meanings

nounMorita therapy (uncountable)
  1. uncountableAn ecologically-based form of therapy involving four stages: isolation and rest, light occupational therapy, heavy occupational therapy, and complicated activity.

Origin

Introduced by Shoma Morita (1874-1938), Japanese psychiatrist and philosopher.

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Morita therapy. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Morita%20therapy

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