Emotional Healing Vocabulary

noun a purgative medicine; a substance that promotes purging of the bowels; a cathartic agent

adjective providing psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions; causing catharsis

• The act of journaling can be cathartic and help individuals process their emotions.
• Crying can be really cathartic sometimes, you know?
• Watching that movie was so cathartic, I felt all my stress melt away.
• Cleaning out my closet was cathartic, it felt like I was letting go of the past.

verb to relieve of a burden or something oppressive; to unload or disencumber

• The organization aims to disburden the burden on the healthcare system by promoting preventative measures.
• Let me help you disburden some of that workload by taking on a few tasks for you.
• I'm so glad I could disburden myself of that toxic relationship.
• Learning to let go of past grievances can help disburden your mind and soul.

verb to free from embarrassment or difficulty

• It is important to disembarrass yourself of any unnecessary clutter in order to create a more organized living space.
• I need to disembarrass my room before my friends come over.
• I gotta disembarrass all this junk before my mom sees it.
• She needed to disembarrass herself of toxic relationships in order to find inner peace.

verb the action of releasing or liberating someone or something

• The new legislation aims at freeing up more resources for public education.
• I love the feeling of freeing myself from all responsibilities on the weekends.
• Dude, that concert was so freeing, I felt like I was on top of the world.
• Letting go of the past can be like freeing yourself from chains holding you back.

noun a release or relinquishment of something or someone

verb to release or relinquish one's grip on something

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• It is important to learn how to let go of past grievances in order to move forward.
• Hey, just let go of the stress and enjoy the moment.
• Dude, you need to just let that drama go and chill out.
• Sometimes we need to let go of our fears and take a leap of faith.

noun a word that functions as the name of a specific thing or set of things, such as 'let'

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence, such as 'go'

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb, such as 'it'

pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse (e.g., I, you) or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse (e.g., she, it)

• It is important to acknowledge the past, but sometimes we must learn to let it go in order to move forward.
• Hey, don't stress about that mistake you made last week. Just let it go and focus on the present.
• Dude, stop holding onto that grudge. Just let it go and move on with your life.
• She carried the weight of her past mistakes for too long, until one day she decided to let it go and start fresh.

noun the act of releasing or relinquishing control or possession

verb present participle of the verb 'let go', meaning to release or allow to escape

• Learning the art of letting go can lead to a more peaceful state of mind.
• Hey, sometimes you just gotta let go and go with the flow.
• Dude, stop stressing about it and just let that stuff go.
• She felt like she was holding onto a heavy weight until she finally embraced the concept of letting go.

noun comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness

• During times of distress, seeking solace in religion can provide comfort and guidance.
• When I'm feeling down, I find solace in spending time with my pets.
• After a long day, I like to chill with some music to find solace.
• In the midst of chaos, nature can be a source of solace and peace.

noun the act of relieving someone of a burden or something troubling

verb to relieve (someone) of a burden or something troubling

• It is important to unburden yourself of any unnecessary stress in order to maintain optimal mental health.
• Hey, if you need to talk about it, I'm here to help you unburden yourself.
• Sometimes you just gotta spill the tea to unburden yourself, ya know?
• By forgiving others, you can unburden your heart and find peace within yourself.