Rainbow Minerals

June Book Club
2025-06-04 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | Rainbow Minerals, 2253 Gladwin Crescent, Ottawa, Ontario, K1B4K9, Canada
he Body Keeps the Score was well-received, including a starred review from Library Journal.[12] Reviewing the book for New Scientist magazine, Shaoni Bhattacharya wrote that “[p]acked with science and human stories, the book is an intense read that can get technical. Stay with it, though: van der Kolk has a lot to say, and the struggle and resilience of his patients is very moving.”[2]
In 2019, The Body Keeps the Score was ranked second in the science category of The New York Times Best Seller list.[13] As of July 2021, the book had spent more than 141 weeks on the New York Times Bestseller List for nonfiction, with 27 of those weeks spent in the No. 1 position.[7]
By the end of October 2023, The Body Keeps the Score had spent 153 weeks (nearly 3 years) on Amazon’s bestseller list.[14]
In his 2005 Canadian Journal of Psychiatry article psychologist Richard McNally described the reasoning of Kolk’s 1994 article “The Body Keeps the Score” as “mistaken”, and his theory as “plague[d]” by “[c]onceptual and empirical problems.” McNally describes “recovered memory therapy,” inspired by Kolk’s approach, as “arguably the most serious catastrophe to strike the mental health field since the lobotomy era”.[3] McNally’s 2003 book Remembering Trauma gave a detailed critique (pp. 177-82) of Kolk’s article, concluding Kolk’s theory was one “in search of a phenomenon”.[15]
The book received a negative review in the Washington Post in 2023 for promoting “uncertain science”.[5]
A 2023 editorial published in Research on Social Work Practice criticized the book for promoting treatments that have limited to no evidence. It states that van der Kolk and Levine “regularly ignore, misrepresent, and sometimes veer into or close to pseudoscience when it comes to the scientific knowledge base of PTSD treatment”.[4]
In a 2024 Mother Jones article, author and journalist Emi Nietfeld criticized the book, claiming the book “stigmatizes survivors, blames victims, and depoliticizes violence.”[16] She reached out to multiple researchers of the original research the book cites for comments, and reported multiple researchers said The Body Keeps the Score distorted their research. The evidence the book presents regarding how trauma is “remembered” by the body is also weak. She also illustrates the book lacks considerations for broader social and political factors of violence and trauma.[16]
A 2024 FT article said “In recent years, his 2014 masterwork The Body Keeps the Score has become an improbable sensation. Buoyed by a groundswell of popular interest in trauma and psychology in the wake of the pandemic, the dense, scientifically rigorous text has become a latent, runaway success, spending nearly 300 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list.”[17]

May 23 (1.5 hour) Messages in Meditation
2025-05-23 18:00 - 19:30
Join us for our Monthly NEW MOON Meditation and channeling with Pam Oliver
Participants will be lead in a 30 minute meditation followed by an open channeling session.

The New Moon is a time of fresh beginnings, introspection, and setting intentions for the coming lunar cycle. It’s a period of heightened energy that’s ideal for manifesting desires and initiating positive changes. By aligning with the new moon’s energy, you can tap into a sense of renewal and embark on a new journey with clear intentions.

Here’s a more detailed look at the New Moon’s energy:

Fresh Start:
The New Moon marks the beginning of a new lunar cycle, offering a chance to start fresh and release old patterns.

Manifestation:
It’s a powerful time to set intentions and visualize your desires, as the energy of the new moon can amplify your efforts.

Introspection:
The new moon encourages reflection on the previous cycle, allowing you to identify what no longer serves you and what you want to create.

Setting Intentions:
This is a great time to plan, brainstorm, and make concrete decisions for the future.

Renewal:
Just as the moon starts a new cycle, the new moon can inspire a sense of renewal in your life.

Embrace New Beginnings:
It’s a time to embrace new paths, opportunities, and possibilities.

Cleansing:
The new moon is an excellent time to cleanse your space and your energy, preparing for a fresh start.

May- Create your own findings
2025-05-17 10:30 - 13:30
Create Your Own Findings – A New Skill Awaits You! In this class, you’ll learn how to create your own findings from scratch.
Discover the art of working with wire and become familiar with the tools you need to bring your creative ideas to life.
No longer will you need to rely on buying pre-made findings – you’ll be empowered to craft your own and unlock endless possibilities in your jewelry-making journey.
Join us and take your skills to the next level!
