**The cathartic method** is a philosophical and psychoanalytic concept proposed by Carl Gustav Jung at the beginning of the 20th century. It is based on the idea that the individual is able to free himself from internal tension and conflict experiences through an active process of purification and release of emotions.
The catharsis method, or cathartic method, was proposed by Jung as a way to treat neuroses and other mental disorders associated with conflicts between the rational and emotional aspects of the personality. He also believed that the method of catharsis could help people discover and overcome their deep psychological