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The Body Keeps the Score: Mind, Brain and Body in the Transformation of Trauma
Paperback
By Bessel van der Kolk (Author)
Publication Date: 1 January 2015
About the Book:
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk is a pioneering work that explores the profound impact of trauma on both the mind and body. A leading expert in trauma recovery, van der Kolk examines how traumatic experiences reshape the brain and body, affecting memory, behavior, and physical health. Drawing on decades of clinical practice, the book reveals how trauma can be stored in the body, influencing both mental and physical health long after the traumatic event has passed.
Through a combination of scientific research, case studies, and therapeutic approaches, van der Kolk explores innovative treatments for trauma, including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), neurofeedback, yoga, and mindfulness. He emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach to healing, addressing the body’s role in trauma recovery and the necessity of integrating mind, body, and spirit for effective healing.
Here’s a powerful quote from the book:
“Trauma is not just an event that happens to you. It is also the experience of how your mind and body react to that event.”
Why Read It?
The Body Keeps the Score is an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the deep and lasting effects of trauma, both for individuals who have experienced trauma and for professionals working with trauma survivors. Van der Kolk’s groundbreaking research and compassionate approach offer invaluable insights into how trauma impacts the brain and body, and how it can be healed. Whether you're a survivor of trauma or a therapist, this book provides both the science and the tools needed to understand and address the long-term effects of trauma.
Key Features:
Genre: Psychology, Self-Help, Mental Health
ISBN: 9780143127741
Publisher: Penguin Books
Pages: 464 pages
Language: English
Why You Should Read It:
If you’ve ever wondered why trauma seems to persist in the body long after the event is over, The Body Keeps the Score is a must-read. Van der Kolk’s work is groundbreaking in its ability to bridge the gap between the mind and body, showing how trauma affects both. This book provides a comprehensive, compassionate, and scientifically backed approach to understanding and healing trauma, making it an essential read for anyone looking to better understand the complexities of trauma and how it can be transformed.