Understanding Trauma
The Body Keeps the Score
Explore how trauma affects both the mind and body, and discover pathways to healing through understanding your body's responses.
Dr. Bessel van der Kolk's groundbreaking work reveals how trauma reshapes both body and brain, compromising our capacity for pleasure, engagement, self-control, and trust.
Understanding how trauma is stored in the body is essential for recovery. The grounding techniques on this site work because they help reconnect the mind with bodily sensations in a safe, controlled way.
Resource Document
The Body Keeps the Score
A PDF resource exploring how trauma affects the body and mind.
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