SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS OF THE BODY KEEPS THE BRAIN, MIND, AND BODY IN THE HEALING OF TRAUMA
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In this New York Times bestseller, a pioneering researcher alters our understanding of trauma and presents a revolutionary new paradigm for recovery.
Trauma is an unavoidable part of life. One in every five Americans has been abused; one in every four grew up with alcoholics; and one in every three couples has engaged in physical violence. Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, one of the world's leading trauma doctors, has worked with survivors for over three decades. He leverages contemporary scientific advancements in The Body Keeps the Score to explain how trauma literally reshapes both the body and the brain, limiting sufferers' capacity for pleasure, participation, and communication. self-control and faith are two important qualities to have. He investigates cutting-edge treatments that activate the brain's innate neuroplasticity, ranging from neurofeedback and meditation to sports, theatre, and yoga. The Body Keeps the Score, based on Dr. van der Kolk's own study and those of other prominent experts, reveals the extraordinary potential of our connections to both hurt and heal—and gives new hope for reclaiming lives.