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is the re-awaking of a traumatic experience in order to empty it of its emotional power.

the reawakening, reliving, or bringing into focus a traumatic experience in order to empty it of its emotional excesses. 'Abreactions are sometimes produced deliberately or they may occur spontaneously. They usually involve a total re-experiencing of an early life trauma in great detail which can often be dramatic and frightening not only for the patient but also for the therapist. '

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