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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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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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CONTENTS Praise for The Body Keeps the ScoreTitle PageCopyrightDedication PROLOGUE: FACING TRAUMA PART ONE:THE REDISCOVERY OF TRAUMA LESSONS FROM VIETNAM VETERANS REVOLUTIONS IN UNDERSTANDING MIND AND BRAIN LOOKING INTO THE BRAIN: THE NEUROSCIENCE REVOLUTION PART TWO:THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON TRAUMA4. RUNNING FOR YOUR LIFE: THE ANATOMY OF SURVIVAL5. BODY-BRAIN CONNECTIONS6. LOSING YOUR BODY, LOSING YOUR SELF PART THREE:THE MINDS OF CHILDREN7. GETTING ON THE SAME WAVELENGTH: ATTACHMENT AND…-
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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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The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk explores how trauma impacts both the brain and body, offering insights into healing through therapies like mindfulness and yoga. A powerful, essential read for understanding and overcoming trauma.
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Living In The City
Living in the city has evolved dramatically over the centuries. Jericho, one of the world’s first permanent settlements, was established around 9,000 BCE and is considered the earliest known defended settlement. It’s fascinating to think about how early urbanization was already focused on protection, laying the foundation for future urban planning. Over time, urban settlements have grown significantly, with rural populations outnumbering urban dwellers until 2007. By today’s standards, approximately…-
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So Easy A Caveman Could Do It?
So easy a caveman could do it? The Paleolithic period, also known as the "Old Stone Age," spans from about 3.3 million years ago to approximately 15,000 to 20,000 years ago, depending on the region. This era was defined by human beings' transition from simple tool use to more complex forms of living. Humans during this period faced numerous challenges, such as harsh climates and the presence of megafauna like sabre-toothed tigers, mammoths, and mastodons. To survive, early humans had to develop advanced…-
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Artistic Inspiration
Artistic Inspiration has been a driving force throughout history, with the world’s most renowned artists drawing from personal experiences, cultural events, and even political upheaval. Spanish artist Salvador Dalí, for example, was profoundly impacted by the death of his older brother, who passed away nine months before Dalí was born. This tragedy influenced much of his work, notably in his 1963 painting Portrait of My Dead Brother. The emotional connection Dalí felt to his brother’s absence is…-
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Planes, Trains, And Automobiles
Planes, trains, and automobiles have all played pivotal roles in shaping the modern world, transforming the way people travel, transport goods, and experience the world. James Watt, famous for his contributions to steam engine technology, introduced the concept of “horsepower” to measure the power of mechanical engines. This unit of measurement, originally used for steam engines, continues to be used for all forms of mechanical engines, including those found in cars and airplanes. Over the years, as…-
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From Felix The Cat To Anime
From Felix the Cat to Anime, the journey of animation has seen incredible technological advancements, shifting from early methods like hand-drawn images to the sophisticated computer-generated animations we see today. The first forms of animation began with static drawings projected using devices such as the "magic lantern," a precursor to modern film projectors. The magic lantern allowed artists to display their paintings or drawings in a way that brought them to life, though in a very rudimentary form…-
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