Trauma and Memory. The Impact of Traumatic Memories on the Body and Mind

For fans of The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, The Body Doesn't Lie by Alice Miller. This work finally allows one to get rid of the shame, grief, rage, and sense of loss that are stuck... inside, helps to stop and bring to resolution the subversive activity of trauma regarding the body. — Bessel van der Kolk Traumatic experiences can change a person's biological, psychological, and social balance for many years. Soon, the memory of one particular event begins to dominate all other experiences. Peter Levine, PhD and psychotherapist, has long observed how memories allow traumatic events to influence our thoughts, feelings, and actions. In this book, the author argues that trauma and memory are connected, and understanding how this interaction works is fundamental to healing trauma. From this book you will learn: - How does memory transform our recollections? - Why are present feelings the foundation of our memories? - What types of memory exist? - Under what conditions can memory be a healing force, and when can it be destructive?