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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
- Author: Van Der Kolk, Bessel
- ISBN: 9780670785933
- Condition: Used
- Dimensions: 8.90 x 1.50
- Number Of Pages: 464
- Publication Year: 2014
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English
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Eliana M. - 4 years 4 months agoEveryone who has access should be reading this book. Especially educators, coaches, counselors, therapists, and doctors.
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Life-saving
Britt K. - 4 years 5 months agoI read this book concurrently with undergoing PTSD therapy and it was so helpful and informative in my understanding of what had happened, and was happening to my brain both pre and post PTSD. I frankly think it would benefit everyone to read it as someone you know, statistically, has suffered PTSD.
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Intriguing subject; insightful and clear explanations; hard to put down!
Paul K. - 4 years 11 months agoThe book is excellently written and contains many fascinating stories and anecdotes. Dr. Van Der Kolk masterfully conveys how the brain and body respond to trauma in both the short and long terms. The book also goes into detail about both the lived experience of suffering from trauma as well as what is happening from a biological point of view. Avenues that Dr. Van Der Kolk has used for treatment are explored at the end. I found this book hard to put down, and it is a must-read for anyone that thinks they may have suffered from trauma in their lifetimes, or is struggling with mental health issues in general.
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Necessary read for all adults
Jasmine C. - 5 years 2 months agoAlso, for those who have not read The Body Keeps The Score YET, please make time to read this book. It is an eye opener and useful for everyone that interacts with other humans on a daily basis ( i.e. you). A lot of times it is easy to label someone ( especially children) as bad, rebellious, slow, weird and just plain ‘ol crazy. Very rarely do we (and some MDs and PhD holders) take a moment to ask or figure out why - and this book will give it to you- straight with no chaser. In short, trauma can cause your brain to not work as it should, which can and will lead to a long list of physical AND emotional diagnoses- if left unchecked and unresolved. This book gives you a list of concise symptoms and all of the possible treatments and their relative effectiveness on various patients. I feel smarter after reading this and more empathetic towards others. #SpringPicks
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A MUST READ!
Regina C. - 5 years 4 months agoThis book has a treasure trove of information for those wanting to learn more about trauma, it’s effects on the body, and treatment options.