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The Body Keeps the Score

- Mind, Brain and Body in the Transformation of Trauma

About The Body Keeps the Score

The Body Keeps the Score is a profound work by renowned author Bessel van der Kolk. Published in 2015 by Penguin Books Ltd, this book has made waves in the literary world and beyond. The book delves into the fascinating world of trauma and its long-lasting effects on the human body and mind. Van der Kolk, with his vast experience and knowledge, explores how trauma reshapes both body and brain, compromising sufferers’ capacities for pleasure, engagement, self-control, and trust. 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. The Body Keeps the Score is a must-read for those interested in understanding the intricate workings of the human mind and body. Penguin Books Ltd is proud to have brought this enlightening work to the public.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780141978611
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 560
  • Published:
  • September 24, 2015
  • Dimensions:
  • 129x197x28 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 390 g.
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Expected delivery: April 6, 2024

Description of The Body Keeps the Score

The Body Keeps the Score is a profound work by renowned author Bessel van der Kolk. Published in 2015 by Penguin Books Ltd, this book has made waves in the literary world and beyond. The book delves into the fascinating world of trauma and its long-lasting effects on the human body and mind. Van der Kolk, with his vast experience and knowledge, explores how trauma reshapes both body and brain, compromising sufferers’ capacities for pleasure, engagement, self-control, and trust. 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. The Body Keeps the Score is a must-read for those interested in understanding the intricate workings of the human mind and body. Penguin Books Ltd is proud to have brought this enlightening work to the public.

Publishers description of The Body Keeps the Score

What causes people to continually relive what they most want to forget, and what treatments could help restore them to a life with purpose and joy? This book offers a new paradigm for effectively treating traumatic stress.

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