Product Description

Illuminates the value of understanding the psychophysiology of trauma for both clinicians and their traumatized clients. Traumatized people hold a memory of that trauma in their brains and bodies. This is the first book to link this phenomenon of somatic memory and the impact of trauma on the body. Reducing the chasm between scientific theory and clinical practice and bridging the gap between talk and body therapy, Rothschild presents techniques for addressing the memory in the body.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #7337 in Books
• Published on: 2000-10-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 190 pages

Review
"...this book is the first to combine with consistency theory, research, and practice in enabling the traumatized to have hope..." -- Charles R. Figley, Ph.D., Director and Professor, Florida State University Traumatology Institute

This book is a 'must' for the professional's library! -- Mary Beth Williams, Ph.D., LCSW, CTS

[A] clear window on this very important subject, [which] also presents a highly practical integration of the psychophysiology of trauma ... -- Onno van der Hart, Ph.D., Professor in the Department of Clinical Psychology, Utrecht University, The Netherlands

From the Inside Flap
For both clinicians and their clients there is tremendous value in understanding the psychophysiology of trauma and knowing what to do about its manifestations. This book illuminates that physiology, shining a bright light on the impact of trauma on the body and the phenomenon of somatic memory. It is now thought that people who have been traumatized hold an implicit memory of traumatic events in their brains and bodies. That memory is often expressed in the symptomatology of posttraumatic stress disorder--nightmares, flashbacks, startle responses, and dissociative behaviors. In essence, the body of the traumatized individual refuses to be ignored. While reducing the chasm between scientific theory and clinical practice and bridging the gap between talk therapy and body therapy, Rothschild presents principles and non-touch techniques for giving the body its due. With an eye to its relevance for clinicians, she consolidates current knowledge about the psychobiology of the stress response both in normally challenging situations and during extreme and prolonged trauma. This gives clinicians from all disciplines a foundation for speculating about the origins of their clients' symptoms and incorporating regard for the body into their practice. The somatic techniques are chosen with an eye to making trauma therapy safer while increasing mind-body integration. Packed with engaging case studies, The Body Remembers integrates body and mind in the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder. It will appeal to clinicians, researchers, students, and general readers.

Customer Reviews

Excellent basic information and practical applications
This book gives a very good explanation of trauma and some excellent examples of how to work with it. The information may not be new to those working in the field, but it is the clearest description of brain functioning and trauma that I have read and the treatments she offers are very usable. I highly recommend this book especially for those just learning about trauma or new to working with the clients body.

Good for lay person and provider alike
I read this book cover to cover. I found it extremely easy to read. I have recommended this book to several of my colleagues that assist patients with trauma. I feel like this book could be also given to patients. I felt it contained enough biological data to assist persons to understand the basis for the trauma response.

The Body Remembers: The Psychophysiology of Trauma and Trauma Treatment
Shipped quickly and in wonderful condition. A perfect book for anyone studying about trauma.