Unseen Scars : Vicarious Trauma at Holocaust Museums, Exhibitions, and Memorial Sites / Julie J. Golding.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Golding, Julie J., author.

Contributor:

Berenbaum, Michael, writer of foreword.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Holocaust memorials.

Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (248 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Distribution:

New York, NY : Bloomsbury Publishing (US), 2026.

Place of Publication:

London : Bloomsbury Academic, 2026.

System Details:

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Summary:

Holocaust educators and museums face an urgent challenge: preserving the memory of genocide while protecting the psychological well-being of those who learn about it. How can they teach about historical atrocities without traumatizing the very students they aim to educate? This groundbreaking book examines the complex intersection of trauma, memory, and education in Holocaust learning environments. Drawing on research in trauma studies, educational psychology, and museum visitor experiences, it reveals how encounters with difficult histories can either create meaningful understanding or cause psychological harm. Julie Golding introduces practical frameworks for educators regarding trauma-informed teaching and explores concepts like vicarious resilience as alternatives to vicarious trauma. Through analysis of survivor testimony, museum exhibitions, and empirical research on student responses, the book provides concrete tools for navigating the delicate balance between historical truth and emotional safety. Essential for educators, museum professionals, and anyone involved in teaching difficult histories, Unseen Scars: Vicarious Trauma at Holocaust Museums, Exhibitions and Memorial Sites offers both theoretical insights and practical strategies for honoring the past while protecting those who encounter it. It demonstrates how we can learn from humanity's darkest chapters without being overwhelmed by them.

Contents:

Table of Contents Foreword Acknowledgements Introduction Chapter 1: Difficult Exhibitions: Exploring the complexities of challenging histories Chapter 2: Through Their Eyes: Understanding vicarious trauma and secondary traumatic stress Chapter 3: Teaching in Tension: Holocaust pedagogy and memory education Chapter 4: Bearing Witness: Survivor voices and testimony Chapter 5: Unlocking the Past: The promise and perils of museum engagement Chapter 6: Teaching with Compassion: Trauma-informed approaches in Holocaust education Chapter 7: Vicarious Resilience Appendix: The Auschwitz Exhibit: A Case Study Bibliography Index About the Author

ISBN:

979-82-16-38125-9

OCLC:

1569777925