The Body Remembers: The Psychophysiology of Trauma and Trauma Treatment by Babette Rothschild

Author:Babette Rothschild
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Tags: Psychopathology, Compulsive Behavior, Health & Fitness, Psychology, General, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Healing, Psychotherapy
ISBN: 9780393703276
Publisher: W. W. Norton
Published: 2000-10-16T22:00:00+00:00

I noticed that when Cynthia told me about her best friend during the assessment interview her demeanor changed. She had entered the office almost apologetically, fearful and suspicious. She sat hunched, anxious, and pale. When speaking of her friend, though, Cynthia literally expanded; her head straightened and her chest broadened. Color rose to her cheeks and her breathing eased. I drew a star beside my notes about her friend. Later during the interview, Cynthia became quite pale while telling me about the many traumas she had experienced. She reported that her heart was racing. At that point I interrupted and suggested we go back to some of the things she had mentioned previously, “What was your friend’s name? I forgot to write it down. Tell me a little more about her.” Just naming her friend reduced Cynthia’s hyperarousal. While talking about the friend, color returned to Cynthia’s face, and she told me her heart rate had decreased. When she was more relaxed, she was better able to resume naming the traumatic incidents she thought I should know about.

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