The Body Remembers

The Psychophysiology of Trauma and Trauma Treatment

By: Babette Rothschild

Narrated by: Donna Postel

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 post-traumatic 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.

©2000 Babette Rothschild (P)2021 Tantor

Excellent tool for therapists

I can't wait to get a physical copy of this book to keep and use for reference.

PTSD in a lullaby tone

I am reading this book for my Treating Trauma class. While I am thoroughly enjoying the content, I am struggling to stay awake listening to the reader’s overly soothing, calming, monotonous tone of voice. I will have to resort to a hard copy, unfortunately.

A really helpful book

A great book that is ideal in unpacking the deep seeded traumas that can afflict an individual and the proper methods of rejuvenation. I highly recommend this book.

Trauma

Very good it had a great understanding of trauma and gave one plenty of knowledge on the subject.

I enjoyed listening and finished the entire audio book!

Thank you for this. It was like a therapy for me while listening to the book.