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kit_cahill 's review for:
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
by Bessel van der Kolk
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
slow-paced
I understand the author is problematic. Which is unfortunate because I do think that this has merit. I do believe the body keeps the score and that it keeps the score for generations. However, I don't believe this is an excuse for any crimes or abuse committed. As sometimes feels to be implied here. I also was not a fan of the forgiveness? Of the shoulder that r*ped and killed women and children in Vietnam.
This is a very very very hard and heavy read. The material is very graphic and forced a lot of reflection and frequent breaks. It's not something I'd recommend to someone who has PTSD.
I see how it is helpful for people and was something I reflected on, but to me felt much too graphic for me to actually sit with the studies.
This is a very very very hard and heavy read. The material is very graphic and forced a lot of reflection and frequent breaks. It's not something I'd recommend to someone who has PTSD.
I see how it is helpful for people and was something I reflected on, but to me felt much too graphic for me to actually sit with the studies.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence
Moderate: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Murder, War
Minor: Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Medical trauma