This book explores the profound impact of trauma on the human body and mind, delving into how traumatic experiences can alter brain function, emotional regulation, and physical health. Through a combination of scientific research, case studies, and personal anecdotes, it illustrates the ways in which trauma can be stored in the body and manifest in various psychological and physiological symptoms. The author emphasizes the importance of understanding these effects to develop effective treatments, advocating for a holistic approach that includes therapies such as EMDR, yoga, and neurofeedback to help individuals heal and reclaim their lives.
Bessel van der Kolk MD spends his career studying how children and adults adapt to traumatic experiences, and has translated emerging findings from neuroscience and attachment research to develop and study a range of treatments for traumatic stress in children and adults.
In 1984, he set up one of the first clinical/research centers in the US dedicated to study and treatment of traumatic stress in civilian populations, which has trained numerous researchers and clinicians specializing in the st…
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