What fundamental roles does memory play in trauma?

Experienced trauma has the capacity to impact our daily lives and our understanding of the present moment. The explicit and implicit memories of our past greatly influence the impact that trauma can have on us. While explicit memory is expressed more clearly and has a more obvious meaning, implicit memory is the submerged part of the iceberg, the part of which we are unaware and on which our deepest wounds are imprinted. It freezes us in past patterns. Implicit memory is the subtle memory of our body and our nervous system. It is not intellectualised, understood or controlled. It can lead us to adopt behaviours that are unsuited to our present, without us even being aware of them or being able to control these impulses. These memories are imprinted on our bodies and are expressed instinctively, in spite of ourselves. This can be expressed in tantrums, highly selective attention, sleep disturbances, emotions such as fear and rage, and can even affect our physical health and our relationships with others.

Working on these memories, whether physical or mental, is fundamental to restoring trauma. This involves, among other things, reconnecting with oneself, one’s sensations, implicit memories and, in particular, regulating the nervous system.

It is not necessary to consciously remember past events for this work to take place. This work can be done even without a precise memory. We work with what you are experiencing in the present, regulating your nervous system and building your resilience. We work at the source of your being, gradually enabling you to become more present and resilient. This reconnects you with your emotions, leading to more appropriate behaviour and, above all, a better connection with the present moment.

It is with great humility and gratitude that I will accompany you on this journey.