The Body Keeps the Score

In The Body Keeps the Score, renowned psychiatrist Dr. Bessel van der Kolk presents a groundbreaking exploration of trauma and its profound impact on the brain, mind, and body. Drawing on over three decades of experience working with survivors, Dr. van der Kolk reveals how trauma fundamentally reshapes both physiology and psychology, compromising individuals' capacities for pleasure, engagement, self-control, and trust.

Trauma, Dr. van der Kolk asserts, is a pervasive reality in our society, affecting individuals from all walks of life. From combat veterans to survivors of abuse and neglect, the repercussions of trauma are far-reaching and deeply ingrained. Through compelling case studies and cutting-edge research, Dr. van der Kolk demonstrates how trauma is not merely an event of the past but a lived experience that permeates every aspect of a person's being.

Yet, amidst the devastation of trauma, Dr. van der Kolk offers a message of hope and healing. He explores innovative treatments—from neurofeedback and meditation to sports, drama, and yoga—that harness the brain's natural neuroplasticity to promote recovery and resilience. By engaging in these therapeutic modalities, individuals can reclaim agency over their lives and forge new paths toward healing and wholeness.

For anyone interested in the complexities of trauma and its impact on the human experience, The Body Keeps the Score is an essential read that offers profound insights and new pathways to healing.