What Happens When We Get ‘Stuck’ In Memory
What are our memories and how do they affect our lives? Are memories just distinctive events from the past or is it the internal system by which we recover information for use in our day lives? Well, memory is all of that and more. Truth is science hasn’t fully uncovered all the information about memory and we don’t really understand the full capacity of the memory system but the overarching idea is that of remembering.
Memory enables us to store and retrieve huge amounts of information so we can have it at our finger tips when we need it. This is part of our higher functioning capabilities. However sometimes we get stuck in ‘memory’ and this is in the most part related to negative, distressing or traumatic events that we experience. Getting ‘stuck’ can happen at any age and can occur when we are very young without us even being aware of it. This happens due to our ‘implicit memory’, often referred to as unconscious or automatic memory. Implicit memory uses past experiences to remember things without thinking about them and it’s in this way that negative events even from childhood can impact our adult lives.
When a significant distressing event occurs in our lives this event gets ‘stuck’ in our brain and our bodies. This happens because the part of the brain responsible for creating memories fails due to the body being too stressed and overwhelmed to function properly. And it is in this highly stressed moment that the negative event gets cemented in the conscious mind. When this occurs we find ourselves continually replaying this negative experience, it never leaves our conscious mind. Being ‘stuck’ can be especially debilitating because no matter how much you try to shift to a new gear you find yourself ending up in the same place, unable to move on from your past.
At The Melbourne Counselling Centre a significant part of our work is helping clients move through old traumatic events (memories) in order to free them up from the past. When this occurs clients are able to move forward with a clean slate, they are no long constantly dragged back to the past. And when you have cleared up the past clients can begin to grow and change at a rapid rate. the process by which this change happens is The Richards Trauma Process.
So, if you feel stuck and would like to engage in counselling that shifts negative feelings, empowers you and moves you forward in your life you can email anne@melbournecounsellingcentre.com.au or book online.
Jesse Gristwood2023-05-03Anne was so great. She is extremely comfortable and very knowledgeable. Anne was able to help me overcome some old habits and was able to help me come to terms with my past. I would recommend her to anyone.
Sara Baharlou2022-11-01I went to Anne with multiple Traumas . I was not Hopfull that it can help however my partner booked me in to see Anne .. Anne was very professional and wise. She tried alot to stop me from self sabotaging .. I am still dealing with anxiety day in day out however I feel more aware of my problems and also less aggressive and sensitive to some triggers.. not all my problems are solved as it was just four sessions with Anne! we could just work with couple of the issues... however it did help and I see a change .. I recommend TRTP specially for those battling with PTSD !
Leonardo Montealegre2021-07-21I'm so grateful that Anne assisted me when I need it the most; she has changed my life for good, I still see changes in my daily life. I highly recommended her as she is an excellent professional.
hanna yachou2021-06-24I've been seeing Anne Serrey for anger management and for TRTP as part of my court ordered diversion since April. I can comfortably say that slapping the guy that brought me to these counselling sessions was the best thing I've ever done. Absolutely life changing. I feel much lighter, I feel free, and unstuck for the first time since exiting my mother's uterus thirty odd years ago. Thanks so much Anne for all your help and your continued support. Highly recommend Anne's services.
Troy “MyNickname”2021-01-21Anne has been able to inspire me to make multiple changes in my life that have all been beneficial to both my personal and work life. I would highly recommend Anne from Melbourne Counselling Centre to anyone looking to create a positive change in your life.
A K2020-10-08Anne is amazing, TRTP has changed my entire outlook on life, how I interact with people, and what I’m doing. In the few months since TRTP my life has honestly changed so much for the better, it’s beyond what I could have ever imagined. My friends and family are also noticing it! And amazingly, every day gets better. Thank you so much Anne!
Rick Saunders2020-07-06I would not hesitate to refer anyone seeking an effective solution to an ongoing mental health concern.
Poki Samuels2020-03-31Well all I can say is that Anne has helped me get through some of the anger And trauma Been built up inside of me for years and I have not known how to deal with it. She took me step by step on to see how I could overcome these issues that were holding me back on achieving some of my greatest goals in life. Thank you so much Anne 🙏🏾
Nathan Watson2019-09-18TRTP has completely changed the way I think about myself and the world around me. The changes have been extraordinary in such a short space of time. I suddenly find myself walking forward with a new set of positive core beliefs which others are noticing on a daily basis Anne supported me through the process with expertise, compassion and patience. TRTP really does offer you a new launch pad from which to embark on a new journey. I’m so grateful for having this opportunity to do this work with Anne
Daniela J2019-06-14I had been struggling with life and reliving my trauma for over 20 years, I tried everything and nothing worked. Finally I was referred to Anne, who took me through The Richards Trauma Process (TRTP) as that is the process that helped shift the past and get you to a better place. Words cannot express how she turned my life completely around. For once, I am actually excited about life, I am actually thinking about my future. I feel like my life has been reset, I have a second chance and I am developing my life the way I want it to be, rather than the influences I was brought up with. Anne, I am indebted to you, thank you so much.
