catharsis at work.

ca·thar·sis ( P ) Pronunciation Key (k-thärss) n. pl. ca·thar·ses (-sz) 1.A purifying or figurative cleansing of the emotions, especially pity and fear, described by Aristotle as an effect of tragic drama on its audience. 2.A release of emotional tension, as after an overwhelming experience, that restores or refreshes the spirit.