The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel van der Kolk
This book delves into the complex effects of trauma on the mind and body, exploring how traumatic experiences can alter an individual's biology and brain chemistry, leading to lasting psychological and physical consequences. The author, a renowned expert in trauma, integrates clinical case studies with scientific research to demonstrate how trauma reshapes the brain's wiring, particularly areas dedicated to pleasure, engagement, control, and trust. The book also offers hope by presenting advances in treatment, including innovative therapies that help patients reclaim their lives, suggesting that recovery is possible through understanding the science of trauma, mindfulness, and reconnection with one's body.
The 9908th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2014
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 464
- Words
- 146,000
- Original Language
- English
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- The Books You've Always Meant to Read (Waterstones)