16. Reviewing "The Body Keeps the Score"

"The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel van der Kolk sparked worldwide conversations about the reality of trauma in our everyday lives. It opened our eyes to the deep connection between our brains and bodies and gave us an understanding of just how much of a role our bodies play in stress regulation. As we dive into the idea of "listening to our bodies" to navigate stress in our roles as social service providers, we couldn't overlook this key giant in the literature around trauma in our bodies.