/sɪnəˈθɛrəpi/ (sin-uh-THER-uh-pee)

Definitions

1. noun

A form of talk therapy where the therapist encourages the patient to adopt a cynical attitude towards their thoughts and behaviors, helping them develop a more realistic and objective perspective.

“Her therapist used cynotherapy to help her break free from her overly optimistic but unhealthy mindset.”

2. noun

A type of therapy that helps individuals develop a more skeptical and critical approach to life.

“The cynotherapy session helped him to question his assumptions and see things from a different perspective.”