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abreaction
noun[ C or U ]
psychology specializeduk /ˌæb.riˈæk.ʃən/ us /ˌæb.riˈæk.ʃən/
the experiencing of emotions that you have tried to forget, usually when working with a psychotherapist (= someone who treats mental illness by discussing someone's problems with them):
The resurfacing of these repressed memories that you are experiencing is what we call abreaction.
Many therapists believe that an abreaction is a positive thing but it can be very painful for the client.
Mental health professionals need to understand the phenomenon of abreaction.
This form of treatment can produce powerful abreactions in patients who have experienced trauma.
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