The Body Keeps the Score by renowned psychiatrist Dr. Bessel van der Kolk is a groundbreaking book that redefines how we understand and treat trauma. With decades of clinical experience and cutting-edge neuroscience, van der Kolk reveals how trauma reshapes both the mind and the body—and how innovative therapies can help people reclaim their lives.

From veterans and abuse survivors to those living with childhood trauma or PTSD, this international bestseller provides not just insight, but real hope. It explores how techniques like yoga, EMDR, neurofeedback, and mindfulness can lead to deep healing—far beyond what talk therapy alone can offer.

Whether you’re a mental health professional, a survivor, or someone seeking deeper self-understanding, this book is an essential guide to the science and soul of trauma recovery.

Inside you'll learn:

  • How trauma impacts brain development and emotional regulation

  • Why traditional treatments often fall short

  • The role of the body in processing and healing traumatic experiences

Genre: Psychology / Neuroscience / Self-Help