Trauma, Emotion, and Memory; Presented by James Dawes
Dec 06, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Season 3Ep. 2
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Episode description
How does memory help some people grow after trauma? Post-traumatic growth (PTG) is a term which has been extensively studied by psychologists for the past 30 years, but also represents a new version of an ancient idea present in theology, philosophy, and cultural narratives – namely, that great good can come from adversity and suffering. In his talk, James Dawes explores the role of memory in PTG. How should trauma be remembered?
Part of TRIP's London Lecture Series 2024-25, on Remembering and Forgetting.
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