The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
A #1 New York Times bestseller, The Body Keeps the Score is a groundbreaking exploration of trauma’s deep and lasting impact on the body and mind — and a beacon of hope for recovery. Drawing on more than three decades of research and clinical practice, renowned trauma expert Dr. Bessel van der Kolk reveals how traumatic experiences reshape the brain and body, often disrupting an individual’s ability to feel pleasure, engage fully in life, and trust others.
Blending cutting-edge science with powerful storytelling, Dr. van der Kolk introduces a bold new paradigm for healing. He explores a range of innovative therapies — including neurofeedback, meditation, yoga, theater, and more — that harness the brain’s natural ability to heal itself. Through compelling case studies and accessible research, The Body Keeps the Score underscores the profound impact of our relationships — both in creating trauma and in fostering recovery.
Essential reading for clinicians, survivors, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of trauma, this transformative book offers a path forward toward reclaiming lives and restoring wholeness.
A #1 New York Times bestseller, The Body Keeps the Score is a groundbreaking exploration of trauma’s deep and lasting impact on the body and mind — and a beacon of hope for recovery. Drawing on more than three decades of research and clinical practice, renowned trauma expert Dr. Bessel van der Kolk reveals how traumatic experiences reshape the brain and body, often disrupting an individual’s ability to feel pleasure, engage fully in life, and trust others.
Blending cutting-edge science with powerful storytelling, Dr. van der Kolk introduces a bold new paradigm for healing. He explores a range of innovative therapies — including neurofeedback, meditation, yoga, theater, and more — that harness the brain’s natural ability to heal itself. Through compelling case studies and accessible research, The Body Keeps the Score underscores the profound impact of our relationships — both in creating trauma and in fostering recovery.
Essential reading for clinicians, survivors, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of trauma, this transformative book offers a path forward toward reclaiming lives and restoring wholeness.
A #1 New York Times bestseller, The Body Keeps the Score is a groundbreaking exploration of trauma’s deep and lasting impact on the body and mind — and a beacon of hope for recovery. Drawing on more than three decades of research and clinical practice, renowned trauma expert Dr. Bessel van der Kolk reveals how traumatic experiences reshape the brain and body, often disrupting an individual’s ability to feel pleasure, engage fully in life, and trust others.
Blending cutting-edge science with powerful storytelling, Dr. van der Kolk introduces a bold new paradigm for healing. He explores a range of innovative therapies — including neurofeedback, meditation, yoga, theater, and more — that harness the brain’s natural ability to heal itself. Through compelling case studies and accessible research, The Body Keeps the Score underscores the profound impact of our relationships — both in creating trauma and in fostering recovery.
Essential reading for clinicians, survivors, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of trauma, this transformative book offers a path forward toward reclaiming lives and restoring wholeness.
