The Body Never Lies. Book Summary

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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.