The novel Reta is writing serves a similar therapeutic function - it's an escape into comic lightness, a way of feeling in control.

Admittedly, you may be moving cells around," the lawyer said, "but it might not be considered a repair or enhancement or a therapeutic function.

The goals of the program are social and recreational, she said, adding: "It has also served a very therapeutic function.

Shah emphasised the therapeutic function of surprising anecdotes, and the fresh perspectives these tales revealed.

Mourning can have a therapeutic function that we ignore at our peril.

Hypnosis in sports has therapeutic and performance-enhancing functions.

His clinical treatment methods for adults were aimed at uncovering the hidden purpose of symptoms using the therapeutic functions of insight and meaning.

"It does perform a therapeutic function, but the question becomes at what point do you disengage," Ms. Zelizer said.

The LiSem label sets unique standards, as it embraces the therapeutic function that music can bring to people.

No doubt writing can serve a therapeutic, even cathartic function.