Pronunciation: /æˈbrɪækʃən/
noun a psychoanalytic term for the release of emotional tension achieved through recalling a repressed traumatic experience
A1 I don't understand what abreaction means.
A2 Abreaction is a term used in psychology to describe the release of repressed emotions.
B1 Therapists sometimes use abreaction techniques to help patients process traumatic experiences.
B2 The patient experienced a powerful abreaction during the therapy session.
C1 Abreaction can be a cathartic and transformative process in psychotherapy.
C2 The therapist guided the patient through a deep abreaction, leading to a breakthrough in their healing journey.
verb not applicable
A1 She abreacted her feelings by talking to a friend.
A2 He abreacted his stress by going for a run.
B1 The therapist helped the patient abreact their traumatic memories.
B2 After the accident, she needed to abreact her emotions in order to move forward.
C1 The workshop focused on teaching participants how to abreact in a healthy way.
C2 Through therapy, she was able to abreact the deep-seated trauma that had been holding her back.
adjective not applicable
A1 I had an abreaction to the scary movie and couldn't sleep.
A2 She experienced an abreaction during the therapy session.
B1 The therapist helped the patient work through their abreaction.
B2 Abreaction can be a useful tool in processing traumatic experiences.
C1 The psychologist used abreaction as a technique to explore deep-seated emotions.
C2 The abreaction brought up memories from the patient's childhood that they had repressed.
adverb not applicable
A1 She cried abreaction after watching the sad movie.
A2 He experienced abreaction when he finally confronted his fear of heights.
B1 The therapy session helped her release pent-up emotions through abreaction.
B2 The abreaction during the hypnotherapy session brought up repressed memories.
C1 The psychiatrist used abreaction techniques to help the patient process traumatic events.
C2 The abreaction in the group therapy session was intense but ultimately cathartic for everyone involved.
pronoun not applicable
A1 Abreaction can help release pent-up emotions.
A2 Abreaction is a therapeutic technique used to process traumatic experiences.
B1 Abreaction may involve re-experiencing past events in a safe environment.
B2 The therapist guided the patient through an abreaction to address unresolved issues.
C1 Abreaction is a complex psychological process that requires skilled intervention.
C2 The abreaction brought about a profound emotional release for the individual.
preposition not applicable
A1 I had an abreaction to the scary movie.
A2 She experienced an abreaction while discussing her past trauma.
B1 The therapist helped the patient work through their abreaction during the session.
B2 After the accident, he had an abreaction whenever he saw a similar car.
C1 The abreaction triggered by the sight of blood was intense and overwhelming for the patient.
C2 Her abreaction to the news of her father's passing was deeply emotional and cathartic.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I felt a sense of abreaction after talking about my problems.
A2 She experienced abreaction when she finally confronted her fears.
B1 Abreaction can be a helpful tool in therapy for processing past traumas.
B2 The therapist guided the patient through an abreaction to release pent-up emotions.
C1 The abreaction allowed the individual to deeply explore their subconscious mind.
C2 Through abreaction, the patient was able to achieve a breakthrough in their therapy sessions.
interjection not applicable
A1 Abreaction! That was a scary movie.
A2 Abreaction! I can't believe I passed my driving test.
B1 Abreaction! I finally confronted my fear of public speaking.
B2 Abreaction! The therapy session brought up some intense emotions.
C1 Abreaction! The deep dive into my past experiences triggered a strong reaction.
C2 Abreaction! The cathartic release of emotions was overwhelming.
article not applicable
A1 I had an abreaction during the movie and started crying uncontrollably.
A2 She experienced an abreaction when she saw her ex-boyfriend with his new girlfriend.
B1 The therapist helped the patient work through their abreaction to a traumatic event.
B2 After the accident, he underwent abreaction therapy to process his emotions.
C1 The abreaction in therapy helped the patient release pent-up emotions and trauma.
C2 The abreaction allowed the individual to confront and process deep-seated emotional issues.
formal The therapist guided the patient through an abreaction to help process past traumas.
informal During the therapy session, the patient had a powerful abreaction that brought up intense emotions.
slang After talking about his childhood, he had a major abreaction and started crying uncontrollably.
figurative Watching the movie triggered an abreaction in her, causing her to reflect on her own experiences.
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