The Body Keeps the Score: Mind, Brain and Body in the Transformation of Trauma.

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. The book very helpful covers: Trauma, War veterans, Vietnam, and Neuroscience. Attachment, Atunement, Abuse, Neglect, Childhood sexual trauma, Childhood sexual abuse, Traumatic memory, Paths to Recovery, Healing, Language, Tyranny, EMDR, Letting go, Yoga, Self-leadership, Neurofeedback, Communal rhythm, Theater, Theatre, Developmental Trauma Disorder.

From his wealth of experience, Bessel Van der Kolk describes the evolution of mental health care methods, their successes and limitations. Bessel explains the depth of impact of trauma on our bodies as well as our minds, by using graphic examples he has worked with in many lives of those suffering war trauma and childhood abuse. The insights he brings help us understand the way in which our behaviours and physical symptoms may have their root in emotional trauma. A valuable resource and highly recommended for Health Professionals and Companions/Carers/Supporters of survivors. ⚠️Trigger Warning: The book may well be triggering for survivors to whom the case study scenarios apply. The survey and exploration of emerging methods shed light and hope for the pathway forward.