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The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk
#1 New York Times Bestseller
“Essential reading for anyone interested in understanding and treating traumatic stress and its impact on society.” —Alexander McFarlane, Director of the Centre for Traumatic Stress Studies
A pioneering researcher reshapes our understanding of trauma and presents a bold new approach to healing in this New York Times bestseller.
Description
Trauma is an unfortunate reality in many lives. Veterans and their families struggle with the aftermath of combat, one in five Americans has experienced molestation, one in four grew up with alcoholism, and one in three couples have faced physical violence. Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, one of the world’s leading trauma experts, has dedicated over three decades to working with survivors. In The Body Keeps the Score, he uses groundbreaking scientific research to reveal how trauma physically alters the body and brain, impairing the ability to experience joy, connection, self-control, and trust.
Dr. van der Kolk explores a variety of innovative treatments—including neurofeedback, meditation, sports, drama, and yoga—that tap into the brain’s natural neuroplasticity, offering fresh avenues for recovery. Drawing on his own research and that of other top experts, The Body Keeps the Score highlights the profound impact relationships can have on both the harm and healing of trauma. It offers new hope for those seeking to reclaim their lives.
Tran Ara –
Recommended to me by a health care professional after I was in a traumatic accident. Author is incredibly knowledgeable in this area and sure helped me understand what was going on. Plan on re reading it in the coming weeks, there is so much useful information contained in it. Also found it that it was essential reading for my daughter in her Psychology class. I can see why
Yessica –
It is a book that you can read without knowing anything about psychiatry or psychology, it even has several diagrams that explain everything very well. I love that it’s not a “self-improvement” type book (which maybe there’s nothing wrong with it), but one that tells the processes of trauma and recovery with foundation, real cases and scientific evidence. Personally, the reading process also serves a lot to validate your feelings, it’s very beautiful ❤️
RobertK –
This is the book to read on the subject and answers all the questions about Trauma and what happens. Best layman understanding out there. Good Book! Good reference Book.