contends that many psychiatric patients are misdiagnosed, largely because those who determine the content of the DSM have chosen not to include a Developmental Trauma Disorder diagnosis. In this book, author Bessel van der Kolk, M.D. van der Kolk's own research and that of other leading specialists, The Body Keeps the Score exposes the tremendous power of our relationships both to hurt and to heal-and offers new hope for reclaiming lives.īrilliant treatise on trauma yet enlightening, enjoyable read He explores innovative treatments-from neurofeedback and meditation to sports, drama, and yoga-that offer new paths to recovery by activating the brain's natural neuroplasticity. In The Body Keeps the Score, he uses recent scientific advances to show how trauma literally reshapes both body and brain, compromising sufferers' capacities for pleasure, engagement, self-control, and trust. Bessel van der Kolk, one of the world's foremost experts on trauma, has spent over three decades working with survivors. 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. #1 New York Times bestseller "Essential reading for anyone interested in understanding and treating traumatic stress and the scope of its impact on society." -Alexander McFarlane, Director of the Centre for Traumatic Stress Studies A pioneering researcher transforms our understanding of trauma and offers a bold new paradigm for healing in this New York Times bestseller Trauma is a fact of life.How neurofeedback can help and why Dr.The truth about hypnosis and mindfulness.Why a sense of community and in-person contact is essential to healing.van der Kolk doesn’t think prescriptions are the answer The link between trauma and substance abuse.Why understanding your trauma doesn’t necessarily make it any easier.Why you can’t talk people into being reasonable.Why participating in community theater often helps people heal.The symptoms people experience when they develop PTSD.How trauma impacts the brain, the mind, and the body.He makes it clear that there are many more paths to healing other than the ones he speaks on. He also shares stories from his own practice and talks about what has worked and what hasn’t in his experience treating others.
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