Which of the following statement (s) is/are correct?

Statement 1:The process of emotional burdening by a client during the initial sessions of a therapy is known as catharsis.

Statement 2: Catharsis has healing properties.

Only Statement 2 is correct.

The correct answer is Option 2: Only Statement 2 is correct.

Statement 1:The process of emotional burdening by a client during the initial sessions of a therapy is known as catharsis. This is incorrect. The statement mentions "emotional burdening", but the correct term is "emotional unburdening". Catharsis refers to the release of pent-up emotions during therapy, especially in the early sessions, where the client begins to express repressed feelings. The incorrect use of the word "burdening" changes the meaning, making the statement inaccurate.

Statement 2: Catharsis has healing properties. This is correct.

"At the outset of therapy while the patient/client is being interviewed in the initial sessions to understand the nature of the problem, s/he unburdens the emotional problems. being faced. This process of emotional unburdening is known as catharsis, and it has healing properties."