As we move through our reading of this book, you will complete a reflection and analysis for each section of the book. For this unit, respond to the following questions. Be sure to support your answers with materials from the book.
Part 1: The Rediscovery of Trauma: Prologue, Chapters 1-3 Reflection Questions
In talking about the case of Bill, Van der Kolk paraphrases a quote from Freud: “I believe this man is suffering from memories” (p. 15). Oftentimes, trauma symptoms are mistaken for other mental health conditions. How do you think the fields
of counseling and psychiatry can better prevent these harmful mistakes from continuing to occur
Why is it pertinent that we treat both body and mind in survivors of trauma?