Abreaction
Abreaction
Abreaction (/æbriˈækʃən/) is a term from psychoanalysis that refers to the process of releasing repressed emotions and experiences. The term was first used in psychoanalysis by Sigmund Freud and Josef Breuer.
Etymology
The term "abreaction" comes from the German "Abreagieren" which means to react off. It was first used in the context of psychoanalysis by Sigmund Freud and Josef Breuer in their early work on hysteria.
Definition
Abreaction is a psychoanalytical term that refers to the cathartic release of emotions linked to repressed or forgotten experiences, particularly traumatic ones. This process is often facilitated through techniques such as hypnosis, free association, or dream analysis.
Related Terms
- Catharsis: A term from psychoanalysis that refers to the release of repressed emotions, often through art, drama, or music. It is closely related to the concept of abreaction.
- Repression: A defense mechanism in psychoanalysis where distressing thoughts or memories are pushed out of conscious awareness. Abreaction is often used as a technique to counter repression.
- Psychoanalysis: A therapeutic approach developed by Sigmund Freud that seeks to bring repressed fears and conflicts into conscious awareness, often through techniques such as free association or dream analysis.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Abreaction
- Wikipedia's article - Abreaction
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