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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 on a daily basis; one in five Americans have 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.Product Identifiers
PublisherBlackstone Audio, Incorporated
ISBN-101469029898
ISBN-139781469029894
eBay Product ID (ePID)219981175
Product Key Features
Publication Year2015
TopicGeneral, Mental Health, Psychopathology / Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (Ptsd)
Book TitleBody Keeps the Score : Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
LanguageEnglish
GenrePsychology
AuthorBessel Van Der Kolk
FormatCompact Disc
Dimensions
Item Length5.7in
Item Width5.2in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition23
ReviewsIn this inspirational work which seamlessly weaves keen clinical observation, neuroscience, historical analysis, the arts, and personal narrative, Dr. van der Kolk has created an authoritative guide to the effects of trauma, and pathways to recovery. The book is full of wisdom, humanity, compassion and scientific insight, gleaned from a lifetime of clinical service, research and scholarship in the field of traumatic stress. A must-read for mental health and other health care professionals, trauma survivors, their loved ones, and those who seek clinical, social, or political solutions to the cycle of trauma and violence in our society., This is an absolutely fascinating and clearly written book by one of the nation's most experienced physicians in the field of emotional trauma. The Body Keeps the Score helps us understand how life experiences play out in the function and the malfunction of our bodies, years later., Every once in a while, a book comes along that fundamentally changes the way we look at the world. Bessel van der Kolk has written such a book. The arc of Van der Kolk's story is vast and comprehensive, but he is such a skillful storyteller that he keeps us riveted to the page. I could not put this book down. It is, simply put, a great work., The Body Keeps the Score articulates new and better therapies for toxic stress based on a deep understanding of the effects of trauma on brain development and attachment systems. This volume provides a moving summary of what is currently known about the effects of trauma on individuals and societies, and introduces the healing potential of both age-old and novel approaches to help traumatized children and adults fully engage in the present., Breathtaking in its scope and breadth, The Body Keeps the Score is a seminal work by one of the preeminent pioneers in trauma research and treatment. This essential book unites the evolving neuroscience of trauma research with an emergent wave of body-oriented therapies and traditional mind/body practices that go beyond symptom relief and connect us with our vital energy and here-and-now presence., This valuable work for psychologists, therapists, and public health professionals walks the line between academic medical text and popular nonfiction. More important, it offers hope for the millions of sufferers and their families seeking meaningful treatment and relief from the ongoing pain of trauma.
Number of Volumes13 Vols.
Dewey Decimal616.85/21206
Edition DescriptionUnabridged Edition
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- 11 Aug, 2021
Comprehensive, Compelling, & Educational
This set consists of 13 CDs with over 16 hours of content. The narrator was very skilled at clearly reading the book. I was amazed to learn how many decades Dr. Van Der Kolk has devoted to studying PTSD and trauma. He is an excellent writer and provided loads of not only technical information about how psychiatry has evolved over the last hundred years, but all the trials and tribulations (and successes) of the science during that time and up to the present. It was fascinating and often heart-wrenching to hear about the stories of Vietnam vets and other trauma patients that Dr. Van Der Kolk wove into the scientific explanations of his experiences researching and exploring the world of trauma. This book includes information on the latest, most effective and ground-breaking treatments in psychiatry. You will feel like an expert student on the subject after completing this book. I know I did, and the material has helped me immensely on a personal level. Highly recommended.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 07 Jul, 2016
A Must-Read
A pioneer in the field of Trauma treatment, Van Der Kolk is also a compelling writer. There is a plethora, currently, of work being published on these concepts, but why not go to the source? In addition to being a very good overview of how trauma affects the nervous s system, this book includes research and invaluable insights that the author has mined from his decades of experience working to help people renegotiate trauma. Mind-expanding and uplifting.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 14 May, 2024
Great to deal with & easy return. A+ all the way across the board. Thank you!
Great to deal with & easy return. A+ all the way across the board. Thank you!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 17 May, 2018
Great book-
It's a great book & I'm learning a lot. Really glad I bought it! Thanks!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
