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Chapter 9 begins by shedding light on the complexities surrounding individuals like Marilyn, Mary, and Kathy, who often receive multiple diagnoses due to a failure to understand the root causes of their struggles. Typically, these individuals might be labeled with disorders such as bipolar disorder, depression, or ADHD, depending on which aspect of their symptoms the healthcare provider focuses on. However, these diagnoses fail to capture the full extent of their experiences, particularly if the underlying…-
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Chapter 10 emphasizes the profound and often hidden impact of developmental trauma, underscoring how adverse childhood experiences shape not only a child's emotional development but also their physiological and psychological growth. These early maltreatments—be they physical, emotional, or neglectful—create lasting scars that affect brain structure and function. The consequences are far-reaching, as these children, unable to process their early-life experiences healthily, struggle with numerous…
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Chapter 11 explores the complexities of traumatic memory, using the case of Julian, a man who had repressed memories of being sexually abused by a Catholic priest, as a pivotal example. The story is a powerful illustration of how trauma can lie dormant for years, only to resurface unexpectedly, often triggered by a single event or memory. Julian’s experience, marked by vivid images and overwhelming emotions, reflects the fractured nature of traumatic memory, where the mind struggles to process and…
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Chapter 12 delves into the profound and complex nature of trauma and its enduring effects on the mind and body. The historical perspective on trauma has evolved over the centuries, with medical and psychological communities initially reluctant to acknowledge the depth of its impact. Not until the horrors of World War I forced the issue into the limelight did society begin to confront the long-lasting physical and psychological effects of trauma, often termed "shell shock" at the time. Despite this, the…
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Chapter 13: Healing from Trauma – Owning Your Self, focuses on the transformative journey of healing from trauma, highlighting the importance of taking ownership of your mind, body, and emotions. Trauma is not just about the horrific events themselves, but the lasting imprints they leave on the body, mind, and soul. People may find themselves grappling with a range of challenging symptoms such as anxiety, depression, self-loathing, nightmares, flashbacks, and an overall sense of being disconnected from…
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Chapter 14: Language: Miracle and Tyranny. This chapter focuses on the complexity of trauma and the role of language in its processing. The difficulty of articulating the effects of traumatic events highlights the limitations of traditional therapies like psychoanalysis and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Many individuals, especially those recovering from trauma such as the September 11 attacks, have found more effective relief from non-verbal therapies like acupuncture, massage, yoga, and EMDR (Eye…
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Chapter 15: Letting Go of the Past: EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a therapeutic approach that helps individuals process and release trauma that continues to impact their present lives. It works by using bilateral stimulation, often through eye movements, to access traumatic memories, and encourage the brain to reframe them. The process helps to integrate these memories in a way that allows individuals to view their trauma as something that happened in the past, rather than…
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS This book is the fruit of thirty years of trying to understand how people deal with, survive, and heal from traumatic experiences. Thirty years of clinical work with traumatized men, women and children; innumerable discussions with colleagues and students, and participation in the evolving science about how mind, brain, and body deal with, and recover from, overwhelming experiences. Let me start with the people who helped me organize, and eventually publish, this book. Toni Burbank, my…-
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EPILOGUE: CHOICES TO BE MADE
EPILOGUE: CHOICES TO BE MADE We are on the verge of becoming a trauma-conscious society. Almost every day one of my colleagues publishes another report on how trauma disrupts the workings of mind, brain, and body. The ACE study showed how early abuse devastates health and social functioning, while James Heckman won a Nobel Prize for demonstrating the vast savings produced by early intervention in the lives of children from poor and troubled families: more high school graduations, less criminality,…-
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Chapter 20: In the world of acting, it's often said that the true essence of a character isn't something you simply put on but rather discover within yourself. The actor doesn't fabricate a persona but instead taps into an expanded version of their own identity, bringing out qualities they might not have fully realized were there. This process of self-discovery is crucial in both professional and therapeutic theater, where acting becomes more than just a performance; it becomes a method of healing and…
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