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nondirective therapy

American  
[non-di-rek-tiv, -dahy-] / ˈnɒn dɪˈrɛk tɪv, -daɪ- /

noun

  1. client-centered therapy.

nondirective therapy British  
/ ˌnɒdndɪˈrɛktɪv, ˌnondaɪ /

noun

  1. psychiatry another name for client-centred therapy

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Etymology

Origin of nondirective therapy

non- + directive

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