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abreaction
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abreaction [‚ab·rē′ak·shən]
(psychology)
In psychoanalytic theory, the weakening or elimination of anxiety by reexperiencing, either through imagination or in reality, the original anxiety-provoking experience.


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It is, however, much more difficult to readily impart skills for how to facilitate intense abreactions and to then cognitively reframe and work through trauma in such a manner that it provides a corrective emotional experience (Hammond, 1990, p.
Impromptu abreactions can catch you off guard and even cause future harm to your clients unless you have been taught to recognize them and properly handle them.
Inpatient abreactions in restraints are now viewed with caution as a possible sign of inadequate pacing of treatment.
 
 
 
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