First published 2014
Trauma reshapes us from the inside out. In "The Body Keeps the Score", renowned expert Bessel van der Kolk reveals how abuse, violence, and overwhelming experiences can profoundly alter our capacity for pleasure, trust, and even the feeling of being alive. Yet, through cutting-edge mind-body therapies, the brain's natural resilience can be harnessed to help survivors reclaim their lives.
Genres: psychology, mental-health, self-help, non-fiction, health, academic
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: healing, self-discovery
464 pages · Hardcover · Viking
Content warnings: abuse