Memory Reconsolidation

Does anyone know anything about this topic?

It's supposed to be useful for treating PTSD by bringing up painful memories in a controlled way. Apparently this can have the neurological effect of changing the memory itself.

If you have no idea what I'm talking about, here is a reference.

Anyway I'm wondering if the technique can be self-applied, either alone or with friends.

I'm slightly familure with it, I think myself and my Psychologist worked on it a little.

Basically as I understand it we would talk about a specific point and change the tone of the memory little things like I am a Munchousen By Proxy Survivor... instead of a victim.

Instead of X, Y, Z happened and I was Helpless... you look at what you did and say, X, Y, Z happened and I did the best I could.
I didn't give up. I was terrified, but I made it through.

I think it helps. I think it is more helpful when you’re looking at some very specific instances... For instance Battle caused PTSD where you have a clear memory of the worst and most traumatizing incidences. Or in the context of a single violent encounter.

I guess that's because what is almost as damaging as the actual event is all the self deprecating thoughts we attach to it, I was dressed like a slut, I deserved it, I didn't clearly say no, what should I expect, it’s my fault… ect ect ect

I think it becomes more complicated and slightly less helpful when you’re dealing with childhood abuse... My doctor felt that me discussing the details of my Mom's Munchousen was actually doing more harm than good. Partially because it was a constant trauma, I would have to relive my whole childhood.
However it still helped, just to a more limited degree. Even in my case there were specific instances that we could focus on and work on rewriting with more helpful language.