"paradoxical intention" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Coined by Austrian psychiatrist Viktor Frankl. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} paradoxical intention (uncountable)
  1. (psychotherapy) A psychotherapeutic technique used to treat anxiety by repeatedly rehearsing the anxiety-inducing pattern of thought or behaviour, often with exaggeration and humor. Wikipedia link: Viktor Frankl Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Psychotherapy Synonyms: PI [initialism]
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