The article "Transforming Traumatic Experiences with Memory Reconsolidation" by Courtney Armstrong explores the therapeutic process of memory reconsolidation, a mechanism by which the brain updates old memories with new information through a process triggered by a "mismatch experience." Armstrong introduces a five-step RECON protocol for effective trauma treatment, which includes recalling the traumatic memory, exploring implicit beliefs, creating a mismatch experience, integrating the new experience into the old memory, and reinforcing the new narrative. The article provides a detailed case study of a client named Madeline, illustrating how these steps can help transform deeply ingrained traumatic memories and associated beliefs, leading to significant emotional healing and improved mental health.

  • Understand the concept of memory reconsolidation and its implications for trauma therapy.

  • Learn the five-step RECON protocol for transforming traumatic memories.

  • Text length of individual points can be shorter or longer depending on your needs

  • Identify and explore implicit beliefs attached to traumatic events.

  • Create and utilize "mismatch experiences" to change the emotional impact of traumatic memories.

  • Integrate new, adaptive beliefs into old memories to alter their emotional significance.

  • Apply the RECON protocol through practical examples, such as case studies, to observe its effectiveness in therapeutic settings.

Content

    1. Transforming Traumatic Experiences with Memory Reconsolidation

    1. The Science of Psychotherapy December 2019

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Early Developmental Childhood Trauma. Somatic / Psyche

Paul Stone

I enjoyed these descriptions of things I have been in the process of learning over the past decade. These are excellent formats for sharing very powerful inf...

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I enjoyed these descriptions of things I have been in the process of learning over the past decade. These are excellent formats for sharing very powerful information and resources. Thanks

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It attracted my attention.

Rod Lind

Refreshingly clear/coherent, loaded with down-to-earth examples. Learning more of the left/right brain function was very useful to me.

Refreshingly clear/coherent, loaded with down-to-earth examples. Learning more of the left/right brain function was very useful to me.

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