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Abreaction

Definition:

Abreaction is a psychological term that refers to the release and expression of repressed emotions, typically through the process of talking about or reliving a traumatic event. It is a therapeutic technique that aims to address and alleviate emotional distress and psychological symptoms.

In psychoanalysis, abreaction is considered an important step towards gaining insight into repressed memories and resolving unresolved emotional conflicts.

Examples:

Noun:

1. During therapy, the patient experienced an abreaction as she recounted her childhood trauma.
2. Abreaction can help individuals process and overcome deep-seated emotional issues.

Verb:

1. The therapist guided the patient in abreacting her traumatic memories in a safe and supportive environment.
2. One effective way to abreact emotions is through expressive writing or journaling.

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