Catharsis

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A concept originating in Aristotle and used in psychotherapy referring to the release of strong emotions as a means of achieving relief or healing.

Appearance

Mentioned once in The Maris Counselor.

The Maris Counselor

Season 5 · Episode 13 · S05E13

“We've had quite a catharsis here - now traditionally it is the patients that make the breakthroughs, but we mustn't be sticklers.”
— Frasier

From the same episode and category.

“I was reminded this morning of a jaunty aphorism which is credited to the great thinker Spinoza...”

“don't get me started on rationalistic pantheism or I'll go the whole three hours!”

“It's as if he's discovered the magic elixir to repair the shattered fragments of her psyche. I-I don't know exactly…”

“Yes, I remember dabbing Bactine on those Chihuahua bites.”