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Benjamin asked this question about The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma:
Hi is someone able to tell me if this is a self help book or more academic? Im looking for something to read to address some of my own life but not really an academic opinion. Rather something i can practically apply to my life. Any advice appreciated
Vanessa Hi, a bit late, you may have read the book already. I would describe it as more academic, but I found it helpful nevertheless because it provides a pr…moreHi, a bit late, you may have read the book already. I would describe it as more academic, but I found it helpful nevertheless because it provides a pretty broad overview of potentially helpful techniques and approaches. Also, there's a lot of insights and stories from VdK's clinical practice and experiences that I found helpful and validating. I agree with what Sophy H wrote -- the second half of the book is more helpful.(less)
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by Bessel van der Kolk
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