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-the sometimes spectacular expression of an emotion, (anger,
shouts, sobs), enabling a possible abreaction, release or dedramatisation.
In Gestalt, catharsis is not pursued as an end in itself, but often occurs as a
result of amplification. It is almost always followed by a verbal
account.*
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*excerpts with permission from Ginger, Serge International Glossary
of Gestalt Psychotherapy (Seven languages including English. Order from
FORGE at 183 rue
Lecourbe; 75015 Paris, France) Paperback 1995
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