The topic of today’s blog entry is examining the song “Auld Lang Syne” in the context of trauma.
The purpose of this discussion is to demonstrate that people who have experienced trauma may
not cherish memories of the past, as this song suggests.
Background of “Auld Lang Syne”
“Auld Lang Syne” is a song that is sung at midnight in many parts of the world to celebrate the
transition to a New Year. It originated as a Scottish poem. In English, “Auld Lang Syne”
translates directly to “old long since”. Generally, the song encourages people to remember the
kindness of old friends. It proposes that the past is to be treasured.
Traumatic Memories
Not all memories are positive. Typically, the brain and body store traumatic memories in a
unique way. Often, traumatic memories are stored in fragmented pieces. Sometimes, they may
be incomplete or out of order. In some cases, they may be altered or “revised”. In addition, the
brain may link traumatic memories to certain thoughts, feelings, or sensory experiences. These
memories may cause significant distress to those who have experienced trauma.
Healing Traumatic Memories
While traumatic memories may last a life time for some people, there is hope. With the right
therapeutic tools and support, traumatic memories can be stored differently, linked to new and
more adaptive information, and decrease in their level of disturbance. Ideally, they can help
individuals to learn, grow, and become more resilient. However, this is a process that often
requires time, patience, and perseverance.
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