The Body Keeps the Score Mind, Brain and Body in the Transformation of Trauma
The Body Keeps the Score: Mind, Brain and Body in the Transformation of Trauma by Bessel A. Van der Kolk is published by Penguin Books in 2015 and spans 540 pages. This edition presents a comprehensive exploration of the effects of trauma on individuals and their families, offering insights from one of the leading experts in traumatic stress. The book advocates for a shift from traditional therapies to a more holistic approach that addresses the interconnectedness of mind, brain, and body.
Readers will find a thorough examination of various treatment modalities that aim to heal trauma, emphasizing the importance of understanding the psychological and physiological impacts of traumatic experiences. The content covers topics such as PTSD, mindfulness, and the relationship between body and mind, providing a multifaceted perspective on healing. This International Edition is available in English and is designed for those interested in health, fitness, and psychological well-being.
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‘Dr. van der Kolk’s masterpiece combines the boundless curiosity of the scientist, the erudition of the scholar, and the passion of the truth teller’ Judith Herman, author of Trauma and Recovery
The effects of trauma can be devastating for sufferers, their families and future generations. Here one of the world’s experts on traumatic stress offers a bold new paradigm for treatment, moving away from standard talking and drug therapies and towards an alternative approach that heals mind, brain and body.
‘Fascinating, hard to put down, and filled with powerful case histories. . . . the most important series of breakthroughs in mental health in the last thirty years’ Norman Doidge, author of The Brain that Changes Itself
‘An astonishing and important book. The trauma Bible. I cannot recommend it enough for anyone struggling with…well…anything’ Tara Westover
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