The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
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A pioneering researcher and one of the world's foremost experts on traumatic stress offers a bold new paradigm for healing 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. Such experiences inevitably leave traces on minds, emotions, and even on biology. Sadly, trauma sufferers frequently pass on their stress to their partners and children. Renowned trauma expert Bessel van der Kolk has spent over three decades working with survivors. In The Body Keeps the Score , he transforms our understanding of traumatic stress, revealing how it literally rearranges the brain's wiring--specifically areas dedicated to pleasure, engagement, control, and trust. He shows how these areas can be reactivated through innovative treatments including neurofeedback, mindfulness techniques, play, yoga, and other therapies. Based on Dr. van der Kolk's own research and that of other leading specialists, The Body Keeps the Score offers proven alternatives to drugs and talk therapy--and a way to reclaim lives.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0670785938
ISBN13:9780670785933
Release Date:September 2014
Publisher:Viking
Length:464 Pages
Weight:1.54 lbs.
Dimensions:1.5" x 6.3" x 8.9"
Customer Reviews
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Must Have for Understanding Trauma
Published by CJ , 10 days ago
"THE BODY KEEPS THE SCORE" - The research, and explanations are far superior to any other psychology based literature regarding traumatized individuals. DR. BESSEL VAN DER KOLK, using an abundance of research from fellow researcher's, and his own, has put together one of the most eye opening pieces of mental health literature I've read! This book is a must have for anyone working towards a better understanding of traumas and their effects.
--CJ
Best book ever.
Published by Shari , 3 months ago
I absolutely LOVE this book!
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