by Babette Rothschild · 2000
Clear, neuroscience-grounded explanation of somatic trauma memory — popular with both clients and new clinicians.
Best for: Clients and early-career clinicians wanting an accessible primer on how the body stores traumatic memory.
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Clear, neuroscience-grounded explanation of somatic trauma memory — popular with both clients and new clinicians.
Rothschild explains, accessibly, how the body encodes traumatic memory and how to stay within a tolerable window during recovery. A clear primer for clients beginning trauma or EMDR therapy.
Best for: Clients and early-career clinicians wanting an accessible primer on how the body stores traumatic memory.
A note. This is reading material, not clinical treatment. If you’re working through something difficult, books complement therapy — they don’t replace it. Book a session with our team for personalised support.
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