hypnodrama

[ hip-nuh-drah-muh, -dram-uh ]

noun

, Psychiatry.

1. the acting out of a traumatic experience, under hypnosis, by a person undergoing psychotherapy.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hypnodrama¹

First recorded in 1965–70; hypno- + drama

Example Sentences

In fact, this is done many times in getting the subject to do automatic writing, crystal gazing, mirror gazing, hypnodrama and revivification.

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