The Best Trauma Books You’ve Never Read I Primal Scream & Primal Wound I Inner Work Library [75/500]

I often get asked about The Best Trauma Books: The Primal Scream & The Primal Wound! In this episode of Inner Work Q&A, we're exploring the realistic timeline for self healing and self-guided trauma therapy with the help of The Primal Scream by Arthur Janov and The Primal Wound by John Firman and Ann Gila - get these books!

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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS ⏱️

00:00 Criminally Unknown (Buy These)
01:50 How To Completely Heal Your Trauma
04:35 Example Of Primal Therapy (1974)
06:14 Let Your Body Heal Itself (Primal Scream)
07:50 Sickness Shouldn't Be Permanent
10:25 Talk Therapy Doesn't Work?
13:07 Spirituality & Somatic Reality
18:46 BONUS BOOKS

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Topics explored: inner work; Jordan Thornton; how to heal yourself; trauma healing; inner work; how to heal yourself; trauma healing; how to heal trauma; trauma therapy; shadow work; how to heal from trauma; childhood trauma; bioenergetics; cathartic therapy; cptsd; post traumatic stress; ptsd; mental health; primal scream therapy; the new primal scream; arthur janov; primal scream arthur janov; the primal wound; the primal wound john firman; primal wound audiobook; somatic therapy; somatic experiencing; talk therapy; healing trauma; john firman; ann gila;

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[jordanthornton]

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[rebeccapeterson]

My “manic depressive”, 3 attempted suicides Mother found much relief and liberation in the early 70s with those 2 books and the fact that this inner work stuff was blossoming just like the music of the times. She would have her group therapy friends over, they would put on Beatles music and the Doors “Break on through to the other side”, and fling off their shirts and bras. She taught me to scream and beat something up with a pillow if I was mad. Later, she read A Course in Miracles which taught her about choices and the Human Ego. She totally redeemed herself and died a beautiful soul who left a legacy of authentic Human transformation. I don’t think you can ever figure it all out, but to know that there are others with pain and trauma that try means everything.

[JennyBesserit]

I AM SPENDING SO MUCH MONEY ON BOOKS SINCE FINDING YOUR CHANNEL 😂😂😂

[gitu_tg]

My God! I never imagined it to be so intense- how could you possibly give off so much info on therapy in one video! Jordan, you're the best!

I've read the Primal Wound and I cannot put into words how it has grounded me. Currently, I'm into Trials of the Visionary Mind.

I really wish to read more on psychosynthesis! Thank you a million times Jordan! 🙏🏽 God bless you abundantly.

[nicoleconnor_]

"Where do I feel it in my body?" is one of the most profound questions I've ever asked myself. It's the foundational question that kick-started my journey of self-healing from debilitating burnout in 2017 and led me to into the gym, where I started lifting weights and running. Gave me the awareness to know when I need to disrupt my patterns of movement. I found sound healing, breathwork and other quantum healing modalities to move stuck + stagnant energy. Still working on the screaming...but overall, completely life changing awareness. You totally speak my language and I'm grateful for your platform.

[loveMaegan]

The Primal Wound was FANTASTIC! I read it based on your recommendation (Thank you!) and learned and finally realized the core of my action/reactions in relationships due to my primal wound. Truly intense work (I used 12 highlighter colors to stay focused, lol) but so worth it. I just found The Primal Scream on audible, though I prefer to read, at least it's an option if all physical copies are sold out.

[israelyeshurun]

Deep Appreciation! Just wanted to reach out and express my sincere appreciation for your recent healing perspectives video. Your unique take on comparing conventional and holistic methods struck a chord with me, and I wanted to let you know how much I value that perspective.

Your insights have added a new layer to my understanding of wellness, and I'm genuinely grateful for the thought-provoking content you create. Looking forward to more of your insightful work!

[mehenra]

So glad you keep doing videos, you offer a perspective I appreciate very much. Sadly I tell myself a lot that I have no time. So I don't read extra books. But it is not really true that I have no time, it is more about comparing what I would rather spend my time on and then I actually have a lot of time for it.

[theo]

I’ve been waiting for this video. Thank you Jordan. Now I’m getting primal wound as well❤

[gailaltschwager]

Thank you, Jordan. I will look at these.

[mindfulpaths]

I bought loads of your recommendations. The first one I’ve chosen to start with is Primal Wound, on chapter one already! Also going to re-read and makes notes as you suggested. I’m excited to read A Treatise of White Magic.

[laurasahelices]

Can you expand on why you think talk therapy doesn't work?

[ibrahimchaudhry]

Dear Jordan,

Thank you for this video, .... & all your very awakening videos.

I read Primal Screen 15 years ago. Was quite impressed by it.

I then researched on it online.

Quite a few experts cautioned that Primal Screem can actually be an exercise in prolonging & feeding trauma.

That was my experience with PS, as well, the more I did it.

So something is missing with PS.

What do you say?





Much Strength,

[Andrey-eymb]

Hello. I'm reading the book "The New Primal Scream" now, and I like how author has formed a full-fledged paradigm of the theoretical approach. But I’m having a hard time finding how to apply this to my own healing of trauma; there is very little practical guidance in the book.

How to find exactly the pain that is behind the injury? How to create a healing process for yourself in everyday life? I had previously read Lowen and Levin, and also practiced bioenergetic exercises for a long time.

Also, is it possible to work through your birth trauma on your own? Janov written that this could be dangerous and a specialist is needed.

I would be glad if you could clarify this issue, struggling to to use thia approach to self-healing practically.

[killerbootz]

Waste removal as a sound effect haha love it

[tylercaine]

You remind me of Survivorman, Les Stroud. His rich dramatic and uncanny way of presenting an idea. I wish there were more people on earth that possessed your passion. It would be a world I would love. Good luck in all your endeavors.

[carlorizzo]

Great. And terrifying. As an old guy who worked through this crap years ago, achieving some "integration", enough to function, i can vouch for it: Over time, the defenses, the amnesia, creep back in. It occurs to me it's like weeds overtaking a garden. The healing process has to be regularly renewed. Remembering & re-integrating happens faster now.

[ActivismOfCare]

I like The Primal Wound. I recommend it along with many other books on my YouTube Channel webinar.

[lassi]

Thank you so much for all the work you are doing and the book recommendations. They are saving so much of my time. I have ordered about 20 books so far (haven't read them all yet...). Could I ask you to make a list of all the book recommendations? This would help a lot as I come back to look for them.

[JennyBesserit]

You have to start making affiliate links so you get a little kickback from these books we're buying