Book Club Discussion: The Body Keeps the Score, Ch 1-12 (In-Person)

Wed Oct 06 2021 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm

Barnes & Noble | Ashburn

The Sage Sisters LLC
Publisher/HostThe Sage Sisters LLC
Book Club Discussion: The Body Keeps the Score, Ch  1-12 (In-Person)
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Join us for a discussion about The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma, by Bessel van der Kolk, MD.
About this Event

Important Notes

  • For the protection of all attendees, please wear a mask whether you are vaccinated or not.
  • We are monitoring the recommendations and restrictions put in place due to COVID. I reserve the right to move the discussion to Zoom (same date/time); if I do so all registered attendees will be notified by email by October 5.
  • If you are not local or prefer Zoom, please register for the discussion on October 20.
  • This event is on the 6th because my husband's birthday is on the 7th.
  • Please note the time - 7-9pm (instead of our typical 7:30pm start time). The cafe currently closes at 9pm.

ABOUT THE BOOK (from the book cover)


Trauma is a fact of life. Veterans and their families deal with the painful aftermath of combat; one in five Americans has been molested; one in four grew up with alcoholics; one in three couples have engaged in physical violence.


Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, one of the world’s foremost experts on trauma, has spent over three decades working with survivors.


In The Body Keeps the Score, he uses recent scientific advances to show how trauma literally reshapes both body and brain, compromising sufferers’ capacities for pleasure, engagement, self-control, and trust.


He explores innovative treatments—from neurofeedback and meditation to sports, drama, and yoga—that offer new paths to recovery by activating the brain’s natural neuroplasticity.


Based on Dr. van der Kolk’s own research and that of other leading specialists, The Body Keeps the Score exposes the tremendous power of our relationships both to hurt and to heal—and offers new hope for reclaiming lives.


ABOUT THE BOOK CLUB

The Sage Sisters Book Club discusses a self-development book on the 1st Thursday (in-person) and the 3rd Wednesday (on Zoom) of each month. Choose the date/location that suits you best.

The Book Club is open to everyone and is designed to help women* start and continue down a path of discovery, learning, and growth with other positive women. As a community, we find that continually exposing ourselves to new ideas and perspectives is a necessary component and the secret ingredient to growth and self-development. We encourage you to come with an open mind; read the books that you believe will help you discover, learn, and grow; and share your personal experiences and wisdom in a safe and supportive space.

* We use an inclusive definition of “women” and welcome trans women, genderqueer women, and non-binary people who are significantly female-identified.


Learn more about the Book Club and the discussion agreements

Learn more about The Sage Sisters


ABOUT THE VENUE

The Barnes & Noble Kitchen is situated right inside the bookstore. We will meet in the back booth. There is enough seating for 12 people, so RSVP early. Check out the menu at http://barnesandnoblekitchen.com/menu/. Get a water, tea, coffee, or glass of beer/wine…a nibble or a meal...or nothing at all.


THE SAGE SISTERS PARTNER

This program is presented in partnership with Rowan Tree, a coworking and cogrowth community in Herndon, Virginia that is focused on women and open to all. Rowan Tree offers a physical workspace as well as a wide variety of online professional and well-living programming. Learn more about Rowan Tree.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Barnes & Noble, 20427 Exchange Street, Ashburn, United States

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