Trauma And Memory

Explore the depths of human experience with 'Trauma and Memory,' a transformative book by Dr. Peter Levine. This insightful trade paperback delves into the intricacies of Trauma and PTSD therapy, exploring the pivotal question: Can we trust our memories? With over 45 years of experience in trauma treatment, Dr. Levine presents a balanced perspective, weaving together scientific research and therapeutic practice. The book challenges conventional views on memory reliability, shedding light on the forgotten realm of 'implicit memory'—the sensations and experiences stored within the body, often overlooked in traditional therapy. Dr. Levine emphasizes that these non-conscious memories, though seemingly less reliable, hold profound insights for healing. This book is essential for those seeking a deeper understanding of trauma recovery, revealing how our past influences our present state of being. Ideal for mental health professionals and laypersons alike, 'Trauma and Memory' offers revolutionary approaches to reconnecting with our bodily sensations and emotions. Learn how to navigate the complex interplay between brain and body, and uncover the keys to a more balanced, relaxed existence. Unlock the transformative power of this groundbreaking work and reclaim your relationship with memory and trauma.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781583949948
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2015
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Pages: 206


Description:
In Trauma and Memory, Dr. Peter Levine (creator of the Somatic Experiencing approach) tackles one of the most difficult and controversial questions of PTSD/trauma therapy- Can we trust our memories? While some argue that traumatic memories are unreliable and not useful, others insist that we absolutely must rely on memory to make sense of past experience. Building on his 45 years of successful treatment of trauma, Dr. Levine suggests that there are elements of truth in both camps. While acknowledging that memory can be trusted, he argues that the only truly useful memories are those that might initially seem to be the least reliable- memories stored in the body and not necessarily accessible by our conscious mind. While much work has been done in the field of trauma studies to address "explicit" traumatic memories in the brain (such as intrusive thoughts or flashbacks), much less attention has been paid to how the body itself stores "implicit" memory, and how much of what we think of as "memory" actually comes to us through our (often unconsciously accessed) felt sense. By learning how to better understand this complex interplay of past and present, brain and body, we can adjust our relationship to past trauma and move into a more balanced, relaxed state of being. Written for laypeople as well as mental health care practitioners, Trauma and Memory is a groundbreaking look at how memory is constructed and how influential memories are on our present state of being.