Abreactions Word Meaning

Etymology:

early 20th century: from ab- ‘away from’ + reaction, translating German Abreagierung

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

the expression and consequent release of a previously repressed emotion, achieved through reliving the experience that caused it (typically through hypnosis or suggestion)

Short Definition:

expression and consequent release of previously repressed emotion, achieved through reliving experience

Examples:

• he was using dream abreaction to treat a schizoid patient
• a series of interviews and abreactions