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    • Praise for The Body Keeps the Score Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin 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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      by testsuphomeAdmin Breaking Old Agreements EVERYONE TALKS ABOUT FREEDOM. ALL AROUND the world different people, different races, different countries are fighting for freedom. But what is freedom? In America we speak of living in a free country. But are we really free? Are we free to be who we really are? The answer is no, we are not free. True freedom has to do with the human spirit — it is the freedom to be who we really are. Who stops us from being free? We blame the government, we blame the weather, we blame our…
    • Chapter 9: What’s Love Got To Do With It? Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 9 begins by shedding light on the complexities surrounding individuals like Marilyn, Mary, and Kathy, who often receive multiple diagnoses due to a failure to understand the root causes of their struggles. Typically, these individuals might be labeled with disorders such as bipolar disorder, depression, or ADHD, depending on which aspect of their symptoms the healthcare provider focuses on. However, these diagnoses fail to capture the full extent of their experiences, particularly if the underlying…
    • Chapter 15: Putting Nutritional Biochemistry into Practice: How to Find the Right Eating Pattern for You Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 15 highlights the complex relationship between diet, metabolic health, and individual nutritional needs, emphasizing that there is no universal solution when it comes to food. Through personal anecdotes and stories from patients, the author illustrates how commonly held beliefs about nutrition—such as the idea that a vegan diet or trendy eating plans automatically lead to better health—can often be misleading. These narratives shed light on the flaws of the Standard American Diet (SAD), which…
    • IV THE CAUSE OF THE TROUBLES Cover
      by LovelyMay In "The Cause of the Troubles" from "How to Live on Twenty-Four Hours a Day," the author analyzes the habitual misuse of time by a typical office worker in London to illustrate the broader issue of inefficient time management in modern life. The selected case involves a man who works from 10 AM to 6 PM and spends nearly an hour commuting each way, serving as an approximate representation of an average worker, despite the wide variations in individual circumstances. This person, arguably reflective of a…
    • Chapter 20: Finding Your Voice: Communal Rhythms and Theater Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 20: In the world of acting, it's often said that the true essence of a character isn't something you simply put on but rather discover within yourself. The actor doesn't fabricate a persona but instead taps into an expanded version of their own identity, bringing out qualities they might not have fully realized were there. This process of self-discovery is crucial in both professional and therapeutic theater, where acting becomes more than just a performance; it becomes a method of healing and…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin 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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      Heaven on Earth

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Heaven on Earth I WANT YOU TO FORGET EVERYTHING YOU HAVE learned in your whole life. This is the beginning of a new understanding, a new dream. The dream you are living is your creation. It is your perception of reality that you can change at any time. You have the power to create hell, and you have the power to create heaven. Why not dream a different dream? Why not use your mind, your imagination, and your emotions to dream heaven? Just use your imagination and a tremendous thing will happen. Imagine…
    • Chapter 10: Developmental Trauma: The Hidden Epidemic Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 10 emphasizes the profound and often hidden impact of developmental trauma, underscoring how adverse childhood experiences shape not only a child's emotional development but also their physiological and psychological growth. These early maltreatments—be they physical, emotional, or neglectful—create lasting scars that affect brain structure and function. The consequences are far-reaching, as these children, unable to process their early-life experiences healthily, struggle with numerous…
    • Chapter 16: The Awakening: How to Learn to Love Sleep, the Best Medicine for Your Brain Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 16 underscores the essential role that sleep plays in mental clarity, emotional balance, and long-term physical well-being. The chapter opens with a gripping account of the author's personal experience during medical residency, where severe sleep deprivation led to dangerous lapses, including nearly falling asleep while driving. This alarming incident serves as a reminder that exhaustion is more than just a feeling—it has real-world consequences that can endanger lives. Many people assume they…
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