TW: trauma, PTSD, sexual abuse, childhood abuse, self-harm, neglect, relational abuse, war trauma, violence, death (trigger warnings for podcast & book material)This week I will be breaking down Parts 1-2 of The Body Keeps The Score By Bessel Van Der Kolk (pages 1-106). Link: https://www.besselvanderkolk.comDisclaimer: I did not write this book nor am I claiming these ideas as my own. This book was written by Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk & is entirely his. I am breaking it down because of the sheer density of the material. I feel like I am in a space where I have the emotional and mental capacity to read this, but I wish I had the information inside earlier – I just didn’t have the space to consume it yet. So I am hoping that my breaking down the material will help others gain the knowledge without having to expel as much energy. I will be quoting Van Der Kolk but will make it clear when I do so. I will also be linking the link to purchase the book – and I highly suggest you do. As much as I will be reviewing the highlights, there is so much I won’t be able to cover that is so beneficial for trauma survivors. This book is truly the Bible for trauma recovery. This book is very very in depth. It reads like a textbook. It also has no trigger warnings, nor does it warn the reader when things like rape or violence will be described. If that is something that is triggering for you, I would be careful about reading it firsthand. In parts 1-2, there are also multiple stories that involve animal abuse. I will not be discussing those in the podcast, but if you choose to read it, beware. Mindful Minds is a podcast centered on mindfulness and intentionality. From sex to religion to mental health, we are focusing on how to be mindful & intentional about important topics! Join as we learn and grow together!Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! You can find more about Mindful Minds & Serafina Blog on serafinablog.com & on Instagram (@serafinablog). Support the show