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The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin explores the nature of creativity, offering insights and philosophical reflections on how to cultivate a creative mindset and approach life as an artist.-
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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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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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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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