Mitch Abrams: On Trauma and High-Level Performance
The Bulletproof Musician
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Understanding Trauma in Performance
This chapter examines the complex effects of trauma on individuals, particularly performers and athletes, detailing how trauma disrupts memory and fosters symptoms like flashbacks and emotional suppression. It emphasizes the importance of a supportive environment for emotional expression and explores treatment strategies like exposure therapy while cautioning against the potential risks of certain techniques. The discussion also differentiates between type one and type two traumas, offering insights on coaching methods and the fine line between motivation and potential abuse.
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