Our Book Club meets every 2 months, to discuss a book based around wellbeing.

In this meet-up, we're going to be discussing "The Body Keeps the Score"" by Bessel van der Kolk.

A synopsis of the book:

Trauma is a fact of life. 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.

Fancy joining us? It's just £7 to come along. Everyone is welcome. This is held on zoom - so you can join from the comfort of your own home. Don't forget to bring a cuppa with you! Click here to book

We'll be meeting on Tuesday 29th July 7-8pm. This session is facilitated by Susie.

Meet your facilitator:

Susie worked as a Social Worker within Criminal Justice for 20 years, and is passionate about helping people to make difficult changes. Since the beginning of 2017, Susie has been delivering mindfulness within her local community in Falkirk. She co-founded Pause & Breathe CIC with her husband, Phil Blackburn and is delighted to have opened The Place to Pause & Breathe in Bonnybridge and The Place for Martial Arts & Wellbeing in Bo'ness - bringing people together in community.

Susie is a Mindfulness Coach and a certified Daring to Rest Facilitator. She also teaches Qi Gong and Chair Yoga. Her approach is trauma-sensitive, and she is an advocate of giving participants choice in everything she offers.