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“As a neuroscientist I know that memories are inaccurate. Whenever a memory is recalled it is changed. Brain re-
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gions become reactivated when a meaningful cue (e.g., the smell of a loved one's T-shirt, a melancholy song, a picture of a child- hood friend) presents itself. The reactivated brain become sus- ceptible to change for a short time, allowing new information or feelings to be inserted and integrated into our past experiences or potentially peeled away from psychological access.
Using imagery to ignite feelings that are dif cult to address may provide nostalgic relief as we grow, age, and confront the trials and tribulations that are inherent to connecting with others.”
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