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

247 reviews

emmalsmits's review against another edition

challenging emotional informative reflective tense slow-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Self harm, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Abandonment, and Sexual violence

shadfield34's review against another edition

emotional informative slow-paced

4.0

Definitely a heavy read and one that trauma survivors should tread lightly reading.

It's now 10 years old so I'm sure (hope?) the research has moved on considerably but it was an insightful read and a subject I would like to read more into.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Drug abuse, Rape, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Abandonment, Sexual violence, and War

ryyyaaan's review against another edition

challenging dark informative reflective medium-paced

4.75

This was recommend to me by my therapist after I was recently diagnosed with PTSD. It has so much fantastic information, and it makes my life experiences make so much sense. It was quite difficult to get through at times; it covers a lot of heavy topics and stories of trauma, but it’s absolutely worth reading.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Incest, Alcoholism, Bullying, Car accident, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Alcohol, Rape, War, Addiction, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Toxic relationship, Violence, Gun violence, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Self harm, and Sexual assault

readsbysimba's review against another edition

challenging emotional informative sad slow-paced

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Suicide attempt, Sexual violence, Incest, and War

jenniegarcian's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional informative reflective tense medium-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Mental illness, Rape, War, Domestic abuse, Incest, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Physical abuse, and Suicidal thoughts

prishukla's review against another edition

informative inspiring medium-paced

5.0

I really appreciated this overview of Dr.  van der Kolk's professional experience supporting people with their trauma, including strategies for coping with it. It's very approachable/ readable (not super jargon-y) & compassionate. Just be prepared for there to be several examples of some pretty grizzly trauma. I definitely spaced out my reading of this, as a result.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, War, Rape, Violence, and Sexual assault

dancingprince's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful informative reflective sad slow-paced

4.5

Conforting and informative with the kind of information all people deserve access to. If repetitive and run-on at times, this was a fantastic resource for self reflection and hope.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Violence, Panic attacks/disorders, and Mental illness

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Suicide, and Rape

Minor: Torture, Murder, and Self harm

This book is about mental illness and trauma of every kind imaginable. There are case studies including graphic details, but it is not without meaning. Be gentle with yourself as you read <3

cassius_orion's review against another edition

dark informative sad slow-paced

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Car accident, Torture, Suicide, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Mental illness

nineinchnails's review against another edition

dark informative reflective slow-paced

4.0

this was a little hard to get through but super interesting! i struggled a little with the centering of veterans but i feel like this is more aimed at therapists (who have to treat all patients with compassion) than potential clients so i understand i don’t need to be comfortable with everything in here. overall this was so insightful and made me reflect a lot so i personally got a lot from this book, however, there is a lot of triggering content so i do advise proceeding with caution. it’s not perfect and there’s a lot of controversy surrounding the author but i still going it worth reading.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Incest, Rape, Violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Child abuse, and Mental illness

Moderate: Abandonment, Suicidal thoughts, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Domestic abuse, and Suicide attempt

Minor: Car accident, Torture, Animal death, Addiction, Suicide, Grief, Gun violence, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Eating disorder, and War

Post traumatic stress disorder, Child sexual abuse, Child neglect, and Prostitution/sex work

allie_love's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative reflective sad slow-paced

5.0

Incredible book. At times it was hard to listen to due to how heavy the subject matters were and it was necessary to step away sometimes. I learned a lot about the brain, myself, childhood, and possibilities. As an actor, reading about theatre and the positive work it can do with trauma made my heart sing. The arts can be such a blessing and so many don’t even see it or are so quick to cancel it when funding is tight. Highly recommend this book. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Murder, Gaslighting, Alcoholism, Trafficking, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Suicide, Addiction, Incest, Mental illness, Emotional abuse, Medical trauma, Drug use, Rape, Violence, Medical content, Child abuse, War, Torture, Grief, Eating disorder, Car accident, and Adult/minor relationship