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The Body Remembers: The Psychophysiology of Trauma and Trauma Treatment (Norton Professional Book) Hardcover – Illustrated, October 17, 2000

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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.
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"This book breaks new ground in the understanding of trauma-related work . . . . Every therapist who reads this book is likely to find their work benefits from it. . . . [I]nvaluable for clinicians working with clients, researchers, students and the general public who want to understand the psychophysiology of trauma and knowing what to do about its manifestations. "
― Scientific and Medical Network

"Babette Rothschild has produced a masterful book! This text should be required reading for all therapists, particularly those engaged in trauma work. . . . [A] clear pacesetter in integrating the physiological and psychological dimensions of emotions and the use of such knowledge in the therapeutic process. I hope this pioneer author continues her excellent work. "
― Trauma and Loss: Research and Interventions

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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.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ W. W. Norton & Company; Illustrated edition (October 17, 2000)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0393703274
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0393703276
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.01 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.4 x 0.8 x 9.6 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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The best-selling author of The Body Remembers, Babette is releasing a new book dedicated to trauma recovery, The Body Remembers, VOLUME 2, Revolutionizing Trauma Treatment.

Babette continues to write, currently working on book #7 and editing a series of 8 Keys books. Several months a year you will find her traveling the globe as a popular lecturer, traininer, and consultant.

You are welcome to contact Babette by email: babette@trauma.cc. And please go to You Tube to see her latest video clip (you will need to copy the URL and paste it into your browser):

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Al
5.0 out of 5 stars Informative
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2024
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I enjoyed reading this book for my social work course. I gained a good amount of knowledge from this reading. I recommend it to others.
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StrongmanOX
5.0 out of 5 stars PTSD
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2024
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This is an older but very well-written book on Post Traumatic Stress syndrome.
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christine nelson
5.0 out of 5 stars This book is SO Good for info about trauma TX!
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2023
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It had a lot of info for dealing with trauma in the body. I savored the whole book! I am a therapist, but it is easy to read, for the most part!
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A.Jo
4.0 out of 5 stars Review from a neuroscience student
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2012
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Very well written, easy to read and comprehend book. The book is broken into two parts the first about trauma theory and the second about the use of trauma theory in therapy for those with post traumatic stress and post traumatic stress disorder. Throughout the entirety of the book Rothschild uses examples from actual patients and how the different parts of trauma theory and the use of trauma theory to aid in therapy actually works. The book is very clear and intriguing for its entirety especially while using actual patients to explain the different effects of the trauma and the physiology behind them. She relates everyday reactions and habits to those of the patients with PTSD explaining how they get distorted. In the second part she discusses different treatment methods and how each method addresses different parts of the physiology and psychology behind PTSD. This book is a good summary connection between the theory and the practice of trauma treatment.
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Dericko
5.0 out of 5 stars Helped me understand how emotions relate to my mind, body, and memory
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2017
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I read The Body Remembers as a layperson, curious about how emotions are related to the physical body.

Before reading, my only exposure to body awareness had been through meditative practices. It has been an illuminating experience to learn about the mind and body from this trauma therapeutic perspective. It has given me a stronger western theoretical foundation and vocabulary in understanding myself and my close friends and relatives who have experienced traumas.

I particularly appreciated Ch 3 on somatic memory. It surveys the history or mind-body studies and sets up a framework for understanding emotions as bodily sensations (affect), conscious experience (feeling), and memories. This framework is used to understand how trauma can be remembered in the physical body.

I also appreciated Ch 6: The Body as Resource. It offered practices to bring awareness into the body that I found myself doing as I read the book.

Rothschild does a fantastic job at presenting this material with enough background for a general audience. It was a pleasure to read, yet also had the academic rigor and pragmatic advice of a practitioner in the field.
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Jessica
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Resource!
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2011
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I purchased this book about a year ago when I started working with a client who was experiencing an immense amount of body dissociation and dismorphia. This book was an incredible resource which provided me with great insight and knowledge into what my client was experiencing. Through the use of this text I was able to help her connect her thoughts and feelings about her body and reestablish a healthier relationship with her body. The information the author presents is easy to read and understand. She gives plenty of examples and helps bridge the gap between theoretical perspective and practical application in working with clients with a trauma history.

I gained so much information and so many valuable tools through this text, it is written in, dog-eared and well used! I would recommend this book to anyone working with clients that experience PTSD, body image issues or a history of trauma.
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Mansi Poddar, psychotherapist
5.0 out of 5 stars Very simple, easy to grasp
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2009
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This book is divided into two parts: 1) Theory of trauma- what it is, how it is stored in the brain and body, the basic science of trauma and such. 2) trauma treatment- what does one do when they have a client who has trauma related issues- how does one work with the body to release trauma. The reasons for me finding this book useful are:
1) the writing is clear, concise and easy to understand.
2) this book is a fantastic intro to a very complex field of study and once you have the basics down, reading other more complex material is easier.
3) I found the techniques to be very useful with clients who have PTSD( tried and tested them)

Overall, I have read this book easily and quickly and found the techniques easy to apply and useful. I would def. buy this and give it a read.
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F. M. Ryan
5.0 out of 5 stars First Class
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2012
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Somehow I suppressed being raped for 35 years and was able to carry on normally, or so I thought. I did not realise that I had become hyper vigilant, and had become intolerant of any form of abuse. I began to have flashbacks, and the body made decisions about what was safe and not safe. No one understood me in this state, and I struggled to survive. Barbette Rothschild demonstrates that she has a deep understanding of what was going on, and a gentle way of pointing towards recovery techniques. The body sure remembers, but it takes a class of genius to be able to isolate and quieten the trauma so that the mind can function without disturbance. it is an excellent book and worthy of five stars. But there are weaknesses, and one I would identify is in the area of spirituality. It is almost as if this does not matter; but it does.
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Roberto Napoli
5.0 out of 5 stars Fast delivery
Reviewed in Australia on August 1, 2023
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George Jay
5.0 out of 5 stars A fast but relevant read for Trauma Therapists
Reviewed in Canada on October 9, 2015
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An excellent book. Fast to read with lots of information and strategies you can use during the therapy hour to address trauma in different ways. It was interesting to note that many of the hypotheses offered in this book seem to have been later substantiated by research and clinical findings. Good pair with the Briere & Scott book on Trauma Therapy.
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A. Voulgari
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent, in-depth yet concise introduction to trauma
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 10, 2014
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I am immensely impressed with this book. As a psychotherapist, I found it very useful not only to help me understand my clients' experience of trauma on a physiological, psychological and emotional level, but it also helped me to find the right words to explain to them what they were experiencing.

Babette Rothschild uses accessible language to explain really complex terms; her writing is really easy to understand and she enriches the text with case studies and examples from her own professional experience of helping people to overcome the debilitating effects of trauma and PTSD.

I would only caution those readers who find it very difficult to grasp neuroscience concepts- I am inclined towards neuroscience and therefore found it quite easy to follow the text. It is made easier by diagrams and explanatory notes; however if you are really struggling with these terms, you might find the book slightly more challenging than you expected.

Either way however, I would still recommend it, whether you are a professional working with traumatised people, or if a loved one has survived trauma. It will give you a great insight into their experience and how to best support them.
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SANDRA LILI OSORIO
5.0 out of 5 stars perfect transaction
Reviewed in Canada on September 1, 2020
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Sherree c.
2.0 out of 5 stars Partially blank in spots on cd
Reviewed in Australia on September 22, 2022
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The box set of The Body Rembers ,Number 2 dics is blank in places
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