Exploring resilience and trauma: a comparative analysis of 'The Comfort Book' and 'The Body Keeps the Score'
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https://doi.org/10.25118/2763-9037.2024.v14.1323Keywords:
mental health, Resilience, trauma therapy, self-compassion, neuroplasticity, emotional support, psychiatry, trauma recovery, mind-body connection, personal reflectionAbstract
In the ever-evolving field of psychiatry, understanding the intricate relationship between mental health, trauma, and recovery remains crucial. Recent literature has offered profound insights into these connections, with particular focus on how individuals navigate their mental health challenges. Two recent works—Matt Haig's The Comfort Book (2021) and Bessel van der Kolk's The Body Keeps the Score (2014)—have garnered significant attention for their distinct yet complementary approaches to addressing psychological well-being. While The Comfort Book provides a reflective, almost meditative guide to fostering resilience in everyday life, The Body Keeps the Score delves deeply into the neurological and physiological impacts of trauma, offering a more clinical yet accessible approach to understanding and treating psychological wounds. This review aims to critically examine how these books contribute to the discourse on mental health, highlighting their relevance to both practitioners and patients in the field of psychiatry. These books, although different in style and scope, serve as valuable resources. They provide readers with practical tools and theoretical knowledge to better understand the complexities of trauma and resilience. The comparative analysis of these works will explore their effectiveness in enhancing our understanding of mental health, resilience, and the journey towards healing.
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Haig M. The comfort book: a hug in book form. Edinburgh: Canongate Books; 2021.
Van Der Kolk B. The body keeps the score: brain, mind, and body in the healing of trauma. London: Penguin Books; 2015.
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