catastrophizing: a cognitive distortion in which a negative event becomes exaggerated so that is seems more important than it actually is.

catharsis: the release of pent-up or repressed emotions such as anger or joy that, once expressed, provides relief to a client.

cinematherapy: a counseling approach using films to provoke emotions, foster empathy, and provide role models for clients.

conversion reaction: a disorder in which feelings that a person is unable to express are converted into physiological symptoms such as blindness, loss of feeling, or paralysis.