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For other uses, see Primal Scream (disambiguation).The Primal Scream (1970) is a book by Dr. Arthur Janov, the inventor of Primal Therapy, sometimes wrongly called "primal scream therapy".
The book summarises Janov's clinical work to that point, which centres on his 'discovery' of the Primal Scream. Janov's theory holds that accumulations of emotionally painful events (Primal Scenes) permanently affect psychological health, and that resolution (and hence cure) can come about only by reliving those experiences in therapy, and resolving them by admitting the pain. The book stirred controversy at the time by identifying many behaviours, including homosexuality, as symptoms of neurosis.
Through this book in particular, Janov is often identified as a key figure in the 1960s Counter Culture, most notably influencing John Lennon's first solo album Plastic Ono Band.
Arthur Janov has published many books about Primal Therapy, including an update of his first book called The New Primal Scream: Primal Therapy Twenty Years On. The therapy is still offered at two centers in Los Angeles, USA.
See also
References
Books
- Janov, A. The Primal Scream (1970) ISBN 0-349-11829-9
- Janov, A. The New Primal Scream (1992) ISBN 0-942103-23-8
External links
- Dr. Arthur Janov's Primal Center home page
- The Primal Institute directed by Vivian Janov
- Debunking Primal Therapy website.