An example of this phenomenon would be that most people can clearly remember the morning of September 11, 2001 – an emotionally charged day for most – but have no clue what they were doing the morning of September 8, 2001. That said, the memories of two people who experienced the same...
People tend to remember emotional events more vividly and for longer periods of time compared to neutral events. This is why people often remember significant emotional events, such as a wedding or a traumatic experience, for many years. This heightened memory recall for emoti...
they also have symbolic meanings which relate to the fulfillment of our subconscious wishes. Freud theorized that everything we remember when we wake up from a dream is a symbolic representation of our unconscious,
How do you reverse trauma? Healing from trauma takes time. Be patient with the pace of recovery and remember that everyone's response to trauma is different. Don't judge your loved one's reaction against your own response or anyone else's. Offer practical support to help your loved one ge...
1900’s, Sigmund Freud proposed that while all of our dreams, including our nightmares, are a collection of images from our daily conscious lives, they also have symbolic meanings which relate to the fulfillment of our subconscious wishes. Freud theorized that everything we remember when we ...
4. Talk about your feelings.It can be difficult to open up about how we’re really feeling, but it’s important to do if you want to start overcoming emotional numbness. 5. Keep a journal.Writing down your thoughts and feelings can help you make sense of them and start to see patterns...
This is why people do not react the same; Let’s imagine that a globally diverse group of 20 people have been given the task of watching a video that is meant to elicit strong emotions. As people who have done enough data analysis will know; there will likely be 20 different emotional ...
One woman described the path she and her partner had taken towards a relationship with God, saying: ‘I was never connected to God, really, but this journey has really connected us to God, which is good because we both have a higher power now’ (FP 12). ...
If you can't remember anything before age three, your memory loss may be normal. However, an underlying mental health concern or physical issue may be at play if you do not remember most of your childhood. Talking to a therapist can help you explore childhood memories in a saf...
By adopting a trauma-informed approach, we’re not only seeking out how clients have adapted and reacted to their traumatic experiences, but we’re also focusing on the widespread impact of those adaptations and reactions so that we can offer treatment that encompasses all aspects of the lives...