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8.79k reviews for:
Kroppen håller räkningen : Hjärna, sinne och kropp vid läkning efter psykiskt trauma
Bessel van der Kolk
4.27 AVERAGE
8.79k reviews for:
Kroppen håller räkningen : Hjärna, sinne och kropp vid läkning efter psykiskt trauma
Bessel van der Kolk
4.27 AVERAGE
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The Body Keeps the Score is an amazing look at how trauma lives in your body and mind. The author uses science and stories to show the reader paths to recovery. As a person who has an ACE score of 6/10, I found this book very helpful. I also work with children who are actively experiencing the worst time of their young lives. For over a month, I’ve been reading this. I purchased three copies (2 physical and 1 audiobook). I keep one at home, another at work, and the audiobook for my vehicle just in case I need a quick reference. The statistics and stories are very helpful.
My only criticism is that I don’t feel like the people who practice science in this field give much attention to people with PTSD living in areas surrounded by drugs, violence, and poverty. Some people refer to it as “Hood PTSD.” There are so many people who fall into this category. This book talks a lot about soldiers, but some people in these neighborhoods have seen way more violence and death than soldiers in combat. I grew up in the hood, served 8 years in the Army, and I’m currently on my 16th year in law enforcement. And I’ve experienced more trauma growing up on the south side of Chicago than the other two combined. Let that sink in.
I need a book that dives deeply into systemic or community-level trauma in urban neighborhoods. My next read in this genre will probably be Dr. Joy DeGruy’s Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome.
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This book offers so many perspectives and stories. I really appreciated the rawness of the delivery. I could relate to a lot of the cases (awesome!!!
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Really lays out the history of trauma research in the psychology space within the last 40 years or so. It’s interesting to hear about how treatment for things such as PTSD and CPTSD have changed as we learn more and how new age treatments work. A healthy dose of distrust for the DSM—which I personally like to see in all my psychology reads.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Medical trauma
Very insightful. Another reminder that society often lacks on empathy, with the way they’ve been treating troubled youths or traumatized adults.
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Brilliant book but honestly such a heavy read both emotionally and technically that it threw me off my reading rhythm. I don't regret reading it, but I had to push through and I wish it had more practical takeaways/advice.
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This is more of an academic book than a self help book but the author did provide a lot of good information and advice. When it comes down to it, trauma (especially childhood or adolescent trauma) has a significant impact on our lives. Ways to overcome trauma include therapy, writing, yoga, dance, music, or other arts. And ultimately, a healthy mind leads to a healthy body because your body definitely keeps the score - 4 stars!