Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A French psychotherapist: Emile Coué was a notable French psychologist and pharmacist who developed a method of psychotherapy based on optimistic autosuggestion.

Usage

• Proper noun:
  • Emile Coué is used to refer to the historical figure himself.
  • The term is often used in discussions about the history of psychology, self-help, and autosuggestion techniques.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The principles of autosuggestion were popularized by Emile Coué in the early 20th century.
  • Have you read about the method developed by Emile Coué?

Advanced Usage

• "Couéism": Refers to the therapeutic method or doctrine developed by Emile Coué, centered on conscious autosuggestion.

  • Couéism emphasizes the power of repeating positive affirmations for self-improvement.

• "Coué method": Specifically denotes his technique of using daily optimistic autosuggestions.

  • She practiced the Coué method, repeating "Every day, in every way, I am getting better and better."

Variants and Related Words

• Couéism (n): The system of psychotherapy developed by Emile Coué.
• Autosuggestion (n): The hypnotic or subconscious adoption of an idea which one has originated oneself, a concept central to Coué's work.

Synonyms

• Psychotherapist: A person who treats mental disorders by psychological rather than medical means.
• Therapist: A broader term for someone who provides therapy for mental or psychological issues.

Related Phrases

• "Every day, in every way, I am getting better and better.": The famous formula or mantra prescribed by Emile Coué for his method of conscious autosuggestion.

Noun

1. French psychotherapist who claimed that if one imagined one was getting better, one would get better (1857-1926)