44 Results in the "Non-Fiction" category
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Praise for The Body Keeps the Score “This book is a tour de force. Its deeply empathic, insightful, and compassionate perspective promises to further humanize the treatment of trauma victims, dramatically expand their repertoire of self-regulatory healing practices and therapeutic options, and also stimulate greater creative thinking and research on trauma and its effective treatment. The body does keep the score, and Van der Kolk’s ability to demonstrate this through compelling descriptions of the…-
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Prologue: Facing Trauma
Prologue: Facing Trauma Trauma can touch anyone, regardless of their circumstances or environment. It’s not limited to soldiers returning from war or those living in conflict zones like Syria or the Congo. The reality is that trauma affects our families, friends, and even ourselves. According to research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in five Americans was sexually molested as a child, one in four was beaten by a parent, and one in three couples experiences physical…-
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Chapter 1: Lessons from Vietnam Veterans. In the late 1970s, the author began their work as a psychiatrist at the Boston Veterans Administration Clinic, encountering a patient named Tom, a Vietnam War veteran. Tom's story unfolded over the course of his sessions, revealing a man deeply scarred by his experiences in Vietnam. He had joined the Marine Corps out of duty and idealism, rising quickly to the role of platoon leader. After surviving a harrowing experience during the war, where he witnessed the…
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Chapter 2: Revolutions in Understanding Mind and Brain. In the late 1960s, during a year off from medical school, the author had an eye-opening experience at the Massachusetts Mental Health Center (MMHC), a prestigious psychiatric hospital. The hospital had long been regarded as one of the finest in the country, and it was here that the author was introduced to the rapidly changing landscape of psychiatric care. The prevailing treatment for mental illness at MMHC was psychotherapy, stemming from Freudian…
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Chapter 3: Looking into the Brain: The Neuroscience Revolution. In the early 1990s, the introduction of novel brain-imaging technologies marked a significant shift in neuroscience, allowing researchers to observe the brain in ways that were previously unimaginable. Techniques such as Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) allowed scientists to visualize how the brain reacts when engaged in specific tasks or recalling memories. These advancements provided…
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Chapter 4: Running for Your Life: The Anatomy of Survival. Survival is the core function of the human brain, and understanding the mechanisms behind how it protects us during times of danger is vital to understanding trauma. The brain operates with intricate systems designed to ensure our protection in life-threatening situations, triggering automatic responses that prioritize safety. From the moment danger is sensed, the brain activates a series of responses to help us react appropriately, often before we…
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Chapter 5: Body-Brain Connections, the intricate relationship between the body and mind has been a subject of scientific study for centuries. Early thinkers like Charles Darwin recognized that emotional expressions were not just mental states but were deeply intertwined with our physical selves. This concept is still valid today, as we understand more about how our bodies react to emotional stimuli and how these reactions shape our overall mental health. Darwin’s observations in The Expression of the…
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Chapter 6: Losing Your Body, Losing Your Self, the journey of healing often begins with learning to live with the questions themselves, as Rainer Maria Rilke beautifully expressed in his letters to a young poet. Just as with the challenges in our emotional and psychological states, the answers to our struggles may come slowly, without our direct awareness. Instead, we might find our way toward understanding through the simple act of living with the discomfort of the questions. Sherry walked into my…
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Chapter 7 explores the critical role of attachment in shaping a child's emotional and psychological development. The research conducted at the Massachusetts Mental Health Center focused on children who had experienced severe neglect and abuse. These children, although exhibiting various disruptive behaviors, such as aggression, emotional numbness, and withdrawal, were also deeply in need of affection. The behavioral patterns observed in the clinic revealed how trauma had altered their ability to form…
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Chapter 8 dives deeply into the challenges faced by survivors of abuse and neglect, particularly through the lens of Marilyn's experience. She was a woman who, despite her professional success and outward composure, found herself ensnared in cycles of terror and numbness. Marilyn’s story sheds light on how childhood trauma can manifest in adult life, leading to overwhelming feelings of alienation, rage, and self-destructive behavior. These emotional scars often go unnoticed, even by the individuals…
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