
The Body Keeps the Score, by Bessel van der Kolk-NCIW Book Club
Relaxed morning book discussion of Bessel van der Kolk’s trauma classic with a licensed therapist guest for trauma informed context and Q and A. Free, open to all, with snacks plus coffee and tea; supportive discussion only, not therapy.
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