Everyday Trauma: Perspectives from Buddhism and Psychoanalysis, Mark Epstein

Mark Epstein, M.D. presented the 2015 Ikuo Yamaguchi Memorial Seminar at the University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration on March 9, 2015.
If there is one thing Buddhism and psychoanalysis can agree upon, it is this: Trauma does not just happen to a few unlucky people, it happens to everyone.
Many in Western psychology teach that if we understand the cause of trauma, we might move past it, while those drawn to Eastern practices often see meditation as a means of rising above, or distancing themselves from, their most difficult emotions. Both of these tendencies fail to recognize that trauma is an indivisible part of life. Fortunately, dissenting voices occur in both camps. Resisting trauma is pointless, these voices council, and only makes it worse.
Today’s presentation brings this perspective forward. Ranging from the contributions of analysts like D.W. Winnicott, Philip Bromberg and Robert Stolorow to the undercurrent of loss in the Buddha’s own biography-today’s discussion holds that not only do the ‘Little T’ traumas of early life condition how we respond to the ‘Big T’ traumas all around us but that we can use the traumas of daily life to open our minds and hearts.
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The sound of his voice, the speed he delivers, the way he writes BEAUTIFUL

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Dear The University of Chicago :), Thank you for taking the time and effort to both upload and share this video with the youtube community. Thank You!

[@moonmissy]

As a survivor of sexual assault and a Zen practitioner who applied the Buddhist practice to the experience. Mark’s book is right on point beautifully. It’s the caring and compassionate arms of people who loves you that will heal you. Your own Buddha nature is that and if you have a caring friend, a good therapist or teacher, the healing is exponentially better. The sufferings is where we liberate.

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[@mirapeerance]

a moving presentation.Many thanks.

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Thank you very much for the gift of this video.

[@_adi_shakti]

beautiful talk, thank you so much UC and Mr. Epstein

[@vermillionmedia]

I find that too many Buddhist therapists confuse the work of being a therapist with teaching Buddhism, It is a dire mistake as you pointed out. Deep appreciation for your work.

[@kirstinstrand6292]

Speaking from the perspective of a self taught, self healer, it's confusing for me to listen to Buddhist Therapists. They never seem to grasp analytical psychotherapy, nor do they seem to understand Buddhism in one form or another. I have not listened to this video introduced by the University of Chicago; I look forward to hearing it.

[@krisscanlon4051]

I respect and utilize both and don't think both worlds can be used by a practitioner. I do however utilize both and they work together very well like the example of eating healthy and going to the gym. It's my path to combine them...just my feelings.

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[@ruthwhetsel3594]

Thank you very much. I found this talk moving, orienting and helpful. Lovely tone. And very informative to this lay person. I look forward to a second listen at some point, with slightly different ears.

[@kirstinstrand6292]

Yes, his description of many forms of trauma will be helpful for people who have experienced trauma without understanding the complexities of physical and emotional trauma.

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Love Mark Epstein,his book Thoughts without a Thinker was crucial for me at a certain point in my life.

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