Abreaction

/ˌæb.ɹiˈæk.ʃən/ noun

The expression and emotional release of a previously repressed traumatic experience, typically within a therapeutic setting.

From Latin 'ab-' (away) + German 'Abreagieren' (to react away). Reacting away repressed emotion. Term from Breuer and Freud.

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