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Bessel van der Kolk , MD| The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma

Good Life Project

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Understanding Trauma: The Mind-Body Connection

This chapter explores the intricate relationship between trauma, memory, and the body's physical responses, emphasizing how trauma can trigger responses that transport individuals back to past events. Through case studies and discussions on brain function, it highlights the challenges of managing trauma across different life stages, particularly as one ages. The chapter urges a holistic approach to trauma treatment that incorporates bodily awareness, addressing the resistance faced in integrating such practices into mainstream therapeutic frameworks.

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