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#1 New York Times bestseller
“Essential reading for anyone interested in understanding and treating traumatic stress and the scope of its impact on society.” —Alexander McFarlane, Director of the Centre for Traumatic Stress Studies
A pioneering researcher transforms our understanding of trauma and offers a bold new paradigm for healing in this New York Times bestseller
Trauma is a fact of life. Veterans and their families deal with the painful aftermath of combat; one in five Americans has been molested; one in four grew up with alcoholics; one in three couples have engaged in physical violence. Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, one of the world’s foremost experts on trauma, has spent over three decades working with survivors. In The Body Keeps the Score, he uses recent scientific advances to show how trauma literally reshapes both body and brain, compromising sufferers’ capacities for pleasure, engagement, self-control, and trust. He explores innovative treatments—from neurofeedback and meditation to sports, drama, and yoga—that offer new paths to recovery by activating the brain’s natural neuroplasticity. Based on Dr. van der Kolk’s own research and that of other leading specialists, The Body Keeps the Score exposes the tremendous power of our relationships both to hurt and to heal—and offers new hope for reclaiming lives.
From the Publisher
Publisher : Penguin Books; Reprint edition (September 8, 2015)
Language : English
Paperback : 464 pages
ISBN-10 : 0143127748
ISBN-13 : 978-0143127741
Reading age : 18 years and up
Item Weight : 14.4 ounces
Dimensions : 1.1 x 5.4 x 8.4 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book readable, interesting, and gripping. They also find the information quality very informative, authoritative, and useful for understanding their patients. Readers say the book provides great perspectives on how our body is in charge of how we react to trauma. They say it helps overcome mental and emotional pain and provides multiple tools and therapies for treating trauma. Reader also mention the compassion soothes their hearts and is worth the money. Opinions are mixed on the pacing, with some finding it heartbreaking and intense, while others say it’s emotionally challenging to read.
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