The Body Keeps the Score — Bessel Van Der Kolk
Trauma is not only stored in memory. It can also shape the body's stress responses, emotions, and sense of safety. This influential book explores how traumatic experiences affect the nervous system and offers pathways toward healing, resilience, and reconnection.
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#somatic
Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers — Robert Sapolsky
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Written by a neuroscientist with a gift for making complex ideas accessible, this book explains how chronic stress affects the brain and body, offering insight into the connection between stress, health, emotions, and resilience, helping readers better understand their own stress responses and how to support long-term well-being.
#stressmanagement
#anxiety
The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog — Bruce D. Perry
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Through compelling real-life stories, psychiatrist Bruce Perry explains how trauma affects children's developing brains and relationships. Helps readers understand the lasting impact of adversity while highlighting the remarkable capacity for healing, resilience, and connection.
#trauma
#developmental
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