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The Body Keeps the Score

Mind, Brain and Body in the Transformation of Trauma

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The Body Keeps the Score

By: Bessel van der Kolk
Narrated by: Sean Pratt
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The effects of trauma can be devastating for sufferers, their families and future generations. Here one of the world's experts on traumatic stress offers a bold new paradigm for treatment, moving away from standard talking and drug therapies and towards an alternative approach that heals mind, brain and body.

'Fascinating, hard to put down, and filled with powerful case histories. . . . the most important series of breakthroughs in mental health in the last thirty years' Norman Doidge, author of The Brain that Changes Itself

'An astonishing and important book. The trauma Bible. I cannot recommend it enough for anyone struggling with...well...anything' Tara Westover, author of Educated

'Dr. van der Kolk's masterpiece combines the boundless curiosity of the scientist, the erudition of the scholar, and the passion of the truth teller' Judith Herman, author of Trauma and Recovery

©2019 Bessel van der Kolk (P)2019 Penguin Audio

 Mental Health Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Spirituality Health Meditation Human Brain Substance abuse
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Critic reviews

Fascinating, hard to put down, and filled with powerful case histories. . . . the most important series of breakthroughs in mental health in the last thirty years (Norman Doidge, author of The Brain That Changes Itself)
Dr. van der Kolk's masterpiece combines the boundless curiosity of the scientist, the erudition of the scholar, and the passion of the truth teller (Judith Herman, M.D., author of Trauma and Recovery)
A seminal book that outlines the author's pioneering work
Draws on 30 years of experience to argue powerfully that trauma is one of the West's most urgent public health issues... Packed with science and human stories ... van der Kolk has a lot to say, and the struggle and resilience of his patients is very moving
A gripping bestseller about where trauma goes, and its disastrous effects on both individuals and societies. Deeply interesting.
A masterpiece of powerful understanding and brave heartedness, one of the most intelligent and helpful works on trauma I have ever read. . . a brilliant synthesis of clinical cases, neuroscience, powerful tools and caring humanity, offering a whole new level of healing (Jack Kornfied, author of A Path With Heart)
Incredible (William Leith, 'Books of the Year')
Everyone should read this book
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It sounds strange but I don't think I've ever been so gutted about getting to the end of a book. Amazing content and insight, beautiful explained and a must read for anyone with an interest in Trauma.

Incredible

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Eye opening accounts of real world research and approaches to a tricky topic told with great passion

Such great research and storytelling!

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Highly recommended for anyone on, or starting, their own journey of self discovery. Especially important for those of us (which includes me) that are in a talking therapy role and need to be more balanced and emotionally 'well' before being able to help others to do the same. Lovely narration too, found the voice so calming and empathic.

Deeply thought provoking and insightful

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First review! (Will try to be concise)

First things first, a book on trauma should be explanatory enough of the type of content within. However I want to preface and person intrigued that the trauma described in this book covers the entire spectrum. From child abuse/incest to veterans and the horrors the were confronted with during war. So be prepared, and take your time digesting it all. It is a wonderful source of learning if you can handle it

Very well laid out, describing the plethora of mechanisms that are involved in trauma and it’s healing process.

It also does not shirk away from taboo topics such as the state of the pharmaceutical industry, the harm done by our highly processed diets, and the lack of substantial policies addressing these issues. It’s very light though, and is more complimentary to the knowledge and message he is communicating.

This book has become something I use to orientate the way I see people and their behaviours. Subjects which are thrown around in media/politics with shallow understanding can be met with critical thinking and an ability to analyse the real world affects they’ll have by reading this book.

As a person who almost exclusively reads fantasy, this is one of the books that changed my life.

A comprehensive and digestible telling of how Trauma affects all our lives individually, societally, and what we can do to hea

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Beautifully explained with great examples. One of the best books I have come across for Trauma, Highly recommend.

Great Book

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