    
The
Body Remembers CASEBOOK
Unifying Methods and Models in the Treatment of
Trauma and PTSD
Babette Rothschild
 This
is the first book of its kind to advocate utilizing
and combining an assortment of trauma treatment
models. Based on ideas put forward in the
bestselling THE BODY REMEMBERS, Babette Rothschild
emphasizes the importance of tailoring every trauma
therapy to the particular needs of each individual
client. A breath of fresh air in the competitive
"mine is best" atmosphere currently so divisive in
the field of trauma therapy, each varied and complex
case (presented in a variety of writing styles: case
reports, session-by-session narratives, single
session transcripts) is approached with a
combination of methods ranging from traditional
psychodynamic approaches and applications of
attachment theory to innovative trauma methods
including EMDR and Levine's SIBAM model.
Read on its own on or in conjunction with THE BODY
REMEMBERS, clinicians from all disciplines will
discover new strategies and gain insight into how to
combine various treatment models for increased
success with traumatized clients.
Reviews
"The Body Remembers Casebook is a
treasure trove of wisdom, integration and common
sense. It is a natural progression from Rothschild's
masterwork, The Body Remembers,
providing the reader with numerous examples of how
multiple modalities can be blended to bring optimal
healing to trauma survivors. Each case stands as an
inspirational, educational exposition of creative,
in the moment, step-by-step healing, guided by a
respectful, sensitive therapist. Well written and
easy to read, The Body Remembers Casebook
should be read by every therapist looking to upgrade
their skills, and by every individual searching for
how the mind and body can together ease the
aftereffects of trauma. This book holds a prominent
position in my personal library."
David Grand, Ph.D.
Author: Emotional Healing at Warp Speed, The Power
of EMDR
"The Body
Remembers Casebook extends Babette
Rothschild's earlier and widely read work,
contributing to the growing acceptance of the
central role of the body in the understanding and
treatment of trauma. In particular, this second
volume offers practitioners from all treatment
modalities clear and specific guidelines for
incorporating body oriented insights and practice.
And, most meaningfully, Rothschild illuminates the
important principle of facilitating clients in
finding their own way towards wholeness."
Peter A. Levine PhD
Author: Waking the Tiger, Healing Trauma
"I was so pleased
to read this book! Every psychotherapist working
with traumatized clients will benefit from reading
the specific case studies presented here. Each one
offers solid, constructive ideas for working with
this vulnerable, yet surprisingly resourceful,
population in ways particularly suited to the
individual sensibilities of each therapist and the
unique needs of each client."
Nancy J. Napier, LMFT
Author: Getting Through the Day; Recreating Your
Self; and Sacred Practices for Conscious Living
"Rothschild's book
offers something every trauma therapist needs:
common sense, integration of a variety of
therapeutic theories and techniques, and an
awareness of the unique needs of the individual
client. Too many therapists use a "cook book"
approach, particularly with trauma, and this book is
the antidote. Case examples throughout the book
clarify the "how to's" of a basic decision tree:
when and when not to employ various techniques,
along with rationales. Rothschild makes a lucid case
for appropriate timing and choice of a variety of
interventions, showing the utility of an integrated
approach to trauma treatment. She views the patient
holistically, paying equal attention to both soma
and psyche, and in helpful case studies, highlights
the intricate interplay between the two in trauma.
Every therapist should learn the lessons of this
book."
Kathy Steele, M.N., C.S., Clinical Director of
Metropolitan Counseling Services, a non-profit
center for trauma treatment and training in
psychotherapy in Atlanta, Georgia.
About the
Author:
Babette Rothschild, M.S.W., L.C.S.W., has
been practicing psychotherapy since 1976. She is a
member of the International and European Societies
for Traumatic Stress Studies, the Association for
Traumatic Stress Specialists, the National
Association of Social Workers and the U.S.
Association for Body-Psychotherapy. She has written
several articles on trauma and posttraumatic stress.
After living and working for nine years in Denmark,
she has returned to Los Angeles, where she maintains
a private practice while offering professional
training, consultation, and supervision throughout
the United States and Europe.
ISBN: 0 393 704009 • April 2003 • 224 pages •
US$18.95
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