The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma 
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.
Ive had The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D. on my shelves (both analog and audio) for quite a few months. I suppose I put it off because trauma is such a heavy subject. However, I unexpectedly found the tone to be comfortable and almost conversational. Perhaps thats the talent of audiobook narrator Sean Pratt and van der Kolks evident compassion.The reason I picked up this book at this time was because I recently finished Hunger by Roxane Gay. As Gay told her story of gang rape
The Body Keeps Score is my jam. It's better than that. It's like my slammajam. This is my fave book of the year so far, by a bunch. It's a rich treasure trove of information from the frontiers of trauma research, etiology, diagnosis and treatment. It's changing the way I do therapy and it's changing the way a interpret human behavior. And to think. I almost didn't read it.When I entered the mental health field I had intended to specialize in Somatic Experiencing (SE) trauma therapy. But I

10 stars. Phenomenal book. This man is a brilliant researcher and a beautiful writer. His work will better so many lives. I learned many valuable tools for trauma treatment - and have a list of more training to pursue!!
Disappointing. I so looked forward to this book from Goodreads. I found it to be disconnected and disorganized, covering so many different aspects of trauma that it dealt with none of them well. The disjunctive aspect of placing Vietnam vet PTSD along with survivors of childhood abuse was confusing. Language used was at times that of a professor, at times that of a thesis, and at others of a non professional. van der Kolk's debate with DSM V was also unnecessary to the book. A great deal of
This book represents everything that is groundbreakingly wonderful and and pseudoscientifically horrendous about trauma research. Individuals who suffer trauma are in need of actual help. This book contains some of the best, latest, and most effective cures for trauma sufferers, which can steer patients toward the help they need. However, van der Kolk seems wholly unable to engage in critical thinking when it comes to various treatments. When attending courses in cognitive neuroscience and
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| Title | : | The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma |
| Author | : | Bessel A. van der Kolk |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 443 pages |
| Published | : | September 25th 2014 by Viking (first published June 12th 2014) |
| Categories | : | Psychology. Nonfiction. Self Help. Health. Mental Health |
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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.
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| Original Title: | The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma |
| ISBN: | 0670785938 (ISBN13: 9780670785933) |
| Edition Language: | English |
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Ratings: 4.55 From 26585 Users | 2471 ReviewsEvaluation Regarding Books The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
Brilliant work. An absolute must read/listen for trauma survivors, professionals who work with them, as well as family members of those who have endured extreme adversity. One of the best books on this topic that I have come across. Warmly recommended.Ive had The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D. on my shelves (both analog and audio) for quite a few months. I suppose I put it off because trauma is such a heavy subject. However, I unexpectedly found the tone to be comfortable and almost conversational. Perhaps thats the talent of audiobook narrator Sean Pratt and van der Kolks evident compassion.The reason I picked up this book at this time was because I recently finished Hunger by Roxane Gay. As Gay told her story of gang rape
The Body Keeps Score is my jam. It's better than that. It's like my slammajam. This is my fave book of the year so far, by a bunch. It's a rich treasure trove of information from the frontiers of trauma research, etiology, diagnosis and treatment. It's changing the way I do therapy and it's changing the way a interpret human behavior. And to think. I almost didn't read it.When I entered the mental health field I had intended to specialize in Somatic Experiencing (SE) trauma therapy. But I

10 stars. Phenomenal book. This man is a brilliant researcher and a beautiful writer. His work will better so many lives. I learned many valuable tools for trauma treatment - and have a list of more training to pursue!!
Disappointing. I so looked forward to this book from Goodreads. I found it to be disconnected and disorganized, covering so many different aspects of trauma that it dealt with none of them well. The disjunctive aspect of placing Vietnam vet PTSD along with survivors of childhood abuse was confusing. Language used was at times that of a professor, at times that of a thesis, and at others of a non professional. van der Kolk's debate with DSM V was also unnecessary to the book. A great deal of
This book represents everything that is groundbreakingly wonderful and and pseudoscientifically horrendous about trauma research. Individuals who suffer trauma are in need of actual help. This book contains some of the best, latest, and most effective cures for trauma sufferers, which can steer patients toward the help they need. However, van der Kolk seems wholly unable to engage in critical thinking when it comes to various treatments. When attending courses in cognitive neuroscience and

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