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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 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 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 � Jericho was the site of one of the world’s first permanent settlements and it was the earliest known defended settlement. The Walls of Jericho were first built around 9,000 BCE. � There were still more people living in rural areas than urban centers in the world until 2007. Today, about 55% of the world’s population lives in cities. � Although “urban planning” has existed since the first true cities cropped up 5,000…-
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So Easy A Caveman Could Do It?
SO EASY A CAVEMAN COULD DO IT? � The Paleolithic Period refers to the “Old Stone Age” era of human history. It lasted from about 3.3 million years ago to about 15,000 to 20,000 years ago, depending on the region of the planet. � There were several species of humans or homo. Homo habilis was the first member of the homo genus to emerge, living from about 2.31 million years ago to 1.65 million years ago. � The oldest known fishhooks…-
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Artistic Inspiration
ARTISTIC INSPIRATION � Spanish artist Salvador Dalí’s older brother died nine months before he was born. The influence of his death could be seen throughout Dalí’s work, most notably in the 1963 painting, Portrait of My Dead Brother. � The art of most pre-modern societies was inspired by religion or specific rulers. The artists before the Greeks remain overwhelmingly anonymous, making it even harder to guess their inspiration. � Pablo…-
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