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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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Chapter XII — Dangers to Avoid
Chapter XII casts a thoughtful spotlight on the hidden traps that often ensnare those earnestly attempting to make the most of their time. While the ambition to better use every hour of the day is admirable, the author makes it clear that this ambition must be tempered with self-awareness and humility. There’s a certain irony in how the pursuit of personal improvement can unintentionally foster arrogance. Becoming a prig—someone who assumes a moral superiority due to a new lifestyle—alienates others…-
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Chapter XI — Serious Reading
Chapter XI encourages readers to consider the true value of what they read during their limited free time. While it is easy and often enjoyable to reach for a familiar novel, the author gently presses that such material rarely exercises the full strength of the intellect. Engaging the mind in serious reading—literature that demands effort, thought, and reflection—builds a kind of mental endurance that is essential for personal growth. This chapter isn’t meant to disparage fiction entirely, as even…-
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Chapter X begins with a reminder that nothing in life is ever truly mundane when examined with curiosity and depth. What might seem ordinary at first glance often reveals complex systems of causes and consequences when looked at closely. Understanding how things come to be—why certain patterns emerge, why people behave in specific ways, or why social shifts occur—turns routine observations into rich mental exercises. By embracing the interconnectedness of life events, even the smallest detail gains new…
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Chapter IX explores how genuine interest in the arts can evolve from a casual appreciation into a lifelong source of enrichment. Instead of filling spare hours with unproductive habits or feeling guilty over disinterest in literature, readers are encouraged to broaden their perspectives. Not everyone is naturally drawn to novels or poetry, and that’s acceptable—personal growth can emerge from many kinds of intellectual exploration. The important thing is not the subject, but the intent to engage with…
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Chapter VIII encourages readers to embrace a practice often neglected in a world preoccupied with speed—deep self-reflection. While most people accept that physical and mental training require effort, they seldom apply the same discipline to knowing their inner selves. Yet, the mind, like any instrument, demands tuning through consistent and intentional thought. Just as a pianist masters scales before performing a symphony, a person must learn to quiet distractions and focus inwardly before achieving…
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Chapter VII explores the powerful idea that the mind, though often seen as uncontrollable, can indeed be trained and directed. This isn’t a vague philosophical claim—it’s a practical skill that, when honed, can elevate the quality of our everyday lives. The argument begins with a simple but profound truth: our entire experience of the world, whether joyful or painful, happens in the mind. Therefore, the ability to steer one’s thoughts isn’t just a luxury; it’s a necessity. The author does not…
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