Alice Miller
What’s inside
Alice Miller explores the long-term effects of childhood abuse on the body and mind, revealing how early trauma can manifest in illness and depression.
You’ll Learn
- Understanding the lasting effects of childhood trauma
- Recognizing the signs of repressed trauma in physical symptoms
- Awareness of the importance of addressing childhood abuse for overall health
- Insight into the psychological theories of trauma and healing
Key Points
- The enduring impact of parental cruelty
- Repressive cultures and personal suppression
- Psychosomatic connections to childhood traumas
- The societal cost of unrecognized abuse
- Personal narratives of overcoming childhood adversity
- Critique of Freudian psychoanalysis in addressing abuse
Who’s it For
- Psychologists
- Therapists
- Survivors of Childhood Trauma
- Social Workers
- Anyone interested in psychosomatic health
About the author
Alice Miller was a Swiss psychologist known for her work on child abuse and its effects on mental health.