abreact

verbs

discharge bad feelings or tension through verbalization
abreact
is derived from
abreaction
domain category
a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud
"his physician recommended psychoanalysis"
analysis, depth psychology, psychoanalysis
is a type of (narrower)
lessen the intensity of or calm
"The news eased my conscience"; "still the fears"
allay, ease, relieve, still