ab
reac
tion
Plural
abreactions
1
the release of repressed emotions or traumatic memories through therapeutic means, often resulting in catharsis and emotional relief
- Abreaction can occur during therapy sessions.
- The therapist helped her process trauma through abreaction.
- The goal of therapy was to facilitate abreaction.
- He underwent abreaction to address his anxiety.
- Abreaction helps individuals heal from past traumas.