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Kroppen håller räkningen : Hjärna, sinne och kropp vid läkning efter psykiskt trauma
Bessel van der Kolk
4.27 AVERAGE
8.83k reviews for:
Kroppen håller räkningen : Hjärna, sinne och kropp vid läkning efter psykiskt trauma
Bessel van der Kolk
4.27 AVERAGE
this is like the most hyped book ever & i came in with super high expectations. in many ways van der kolk did not disappoint: the body keeps the score is a wealth of useful, productive information on trauma. trauma!!! origins, types, neurological effects, treatment, case studies, etc. etc; all written in a relatively accessible and friendly voice that keeps you engaged and turning pages. would really recommend this book if you've experienced traumatic events and/or if you (like me) suspect you're living with trauma and its many shitty aftereffects. honestly just a very useful book that's worth your time imo since most of us are living with some sort of big heaviness.
cons of this book: trips the line into voyeuristic trauma-porn a little too often. i was okay but can see how some of what van der kolk describes (and the way he describes it) could be more triggering than helpful. a narrow viewpoint (just one white dude wrote this book, albeit one who was aided by many healers, trauma specialists and researchers) leaves the book unfriendly (at times) to sex workers, queers, and people harmed by the prison-industrial complex, which is frustrating to me given that these folks are some of those most affected by trauma!!!!!! nothing intentionally fucked up or harmful(?), but read mindfully and keep an eye out for the things that van der kolk missed the nuance on.
i do recommend this book even with its flaws. worth a read and super helpful to me. i love u bessel xo.
cons of this book: trips the line into voyeuristic trauma-porn a little too often. i was okay but can see how some of what van der kolk describes (and the way he describes it) could be more triggering than helpful. a narrow viewpoint (just one white dude wrote this book, albeit one who was aided by many healers, trauma specialists and researchers) leaves the book unfriendly (at times) to sex workers, queers, and people harmed by the prison-industrial complex, which is frustrating to me given that these folks are some of those most affected by trauma!!!!!! nothing intentionally fucked up or harmful(?), but read mindfully and keep an eye out for the things that van der kolk missed the nuance on.
i do recommend this book even with its flaws. worth a read and super helpful to me. i love u bessel xo.
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Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Violence, Sexual harassment, War
informative
reflective
medium-paced
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
medium-paced
While I did like the book I do not think it should be recommended for anyone who is just beginning their journey in healing their trauma. The book itself contains a lit of triggering content. Much more appropriate for a therapy practitioner.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Medical trauma, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Injury/Injury detail