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In:Vulnerability, Angel Rochelle Estrella

All Theses

Humans experience trauma in different ways, whether that encompasses the psychological, emotional, or physical. Trauma leaves an impression in and on the body. This impression binds an emotional experience to a bodily memory on a visceral level. When the body endures trauma, that memory is often repressed, eventually finding a way to the surface. Understanding the memory of trauma provides an opportunity for coping and adapting in the present. The reassessment of residual memories and experiences allows for an evolving sense of perspective.

This body of work examines the impact of trauma and how it may be made physical in …