Word of the Day - Abreaction (Catharsis)

Abreaction (Catharsis) - Abreaction or Catharsis is the release of repressed emotions.  They are both psychological terms.  Abreaction Relates to the releasing of emotions to reacting to a traumatic event. Whereas catharsis has a much wider range that encompasses the release of emotions or letting go of built-up emotions.

Updated March 28, 2025

Originally published: January 22, 2017