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the body keeps the score.

What happens to our bodies when we experience trauma?

Our book of the week is ‘The Body Keeps the Score’ by renowned trauma expert Bessel van der Kolk.

We found it very insightful, Bessel reveals how trauma affects the brain’s wiring in areas dedicated to pleasure, engagement, control, and trust.

He explores how treatments like neurofeedback, mindfulness techniques, play, yoga, and other therapies can help us heal.

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