The New Primal Scream: Primal Therapy Twenty Years On

by Arthur Janov

When THE PRIMAL SCREAM was published in 1970 it caused an international sensation. In introduced a revolutionary new approach to psychological thinking- Primal Therapy, which encourages patients to relive core experiences instead of taking refuge from reality in a comfortable half-world of neurosis. Twenty years on, THE NEW PRIMAL SCREAM takes the theory even further, showing that repressed pain is bad not only for mental but also for physical health. Citing case histories, Dr Janov shows how the application of his therapy has helped victims of incest and other abuse overcome subsequent illness. The implications are as devastating as the therapy is revolutionary.
THE NEW PRIMAL SCREAM discusses and reaches some startling conclusions about illness and Primal Therapy, exploring; *Primal the great hidden secrets, * the gates of the brain and loss of feeling, *How early experience is imprinted, *Illness as the silent scream, *Sex, sensuality and sexuality, *The role of weeping in psychotherapy, *Why we have to relive our childhood to get well.

Genres: Psychology, Nonfiction

416 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1991

About the author

Psychologist, psychotherapist, and the creator of primal therapy, a treatment for mental illness that involves repeatedly descending into, feeling, and expressing long-repressed childhood pain. Janov directed a psychotherapy institute called the Primal Center in Santa Monica, California.

Janov wrote that his professional life changed in a single day in 1967 with the discovery of what he calls Primal Pain.During a therapy session, Janov heard what he describes as, “an eerie scream welling up from the depths of a young man lying on the floor”. He developed primal therapy, in which clients are encouraged to re-live and express repressed feelings.

Janov's patients included John Lennon and Yoko Ono.

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Reviews

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best books I’ve read this year. Dr. Arthur Janov, the founder of Primal Therapy, explains how the mind and body cope with pain and trauma—and we can heal through Primal Therapy and rebirthing breathwork. The problem many people face today is their inability to feel pain or other emotions, so they repress them.

Janov shows that repressed feelings don’t just go away. They stay inside, using up energy and show up as illnesses, autoimmune issues, addictions, depression, anxiety, food sensitivities, and more. This book offers a new approach to healing by teaching how to release those trapped emotions and reconnect with yourself.

Janov also speaks plentiful on birth trauma, and how the way we entered this world lives within us our entire life influencing our personalities, coping mechanisms and health. Recommended for anyone who has tried talk therapy without much success.

[Carol Gollings · Rating 5 out of 5]

I preferred the earlier version although this one was interesting.

[Snezana G. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Dosta zanimljivih ideja, teranja na razmisljanje... Struktura knjige je lose organziovana, naslovi i podnaslovi ponekad nemaju smisla, autor se cesto prebacuje sa teme na temu, kao da nema ideju vodilju. Paradoksalno, knjiga najmanje govori o primalnoj terapiji. Ipak, dosta se iz nje nauci o psihologiji, neurozi, represiji... Sustina knjige tek od 11 poglavlja.

[Fox · Rating 5 out of 5]

u really have2read this book.it's so intense&will make u think
it's hard2write a comment about this book but let's just say that a lot has made sense2me in my life after reading this book
really worth while.the best psychology book i've ever read
it's superb!

[Tom · Rating 3 out of 5]

Art Janov gives new insight into psychotherapy and does so in easy to read language

[Teragon Bearyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book inspired the name of one of my favorite music groups: Tears for Fears, so naturally I had to read it. It was a very difficult read for me as it had me analyzing my behaviors as an adult and how it stems back from childhood trauma. If you’ve got unresolved/unprocessed trauma from childhood this one might be a hard one to get through. Took me several spaced out reading sessions and almost putting it down for good halfway through. That being said, it is an incredible book. I would recommend it to anyone who needs to process or learn to navigate the life that comes after a traumatizing childhood. Thanks Roland and Curt, ‘twas truly a good read.

[Roy E E. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Many of the world's problems stem from repressed psychological trauma. That was the belief of Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard, only he tried to turn it into a religion that tried to convert the world by aggressive means, which ultimately gave Scientology a bad name. I found many parallels between Dr. Janov's views and those of Dianetics, only his manner in dealing with them serves the patient rather than the institution. The more we understand psychological trauma, the more we can understand and help those in need of mental health care.

[Erika · Rating 3 out of 5]

I can still remeber reading The Primal Scream while visiting California with Francois and Andrew in 1977. Daddy read and gave me a copy of this New one.