The body doesn't forget

Trauma is everywhere in our society. Research by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has shown that the most important public health problem – costlier than even cancer and heart disease – is psychological trauma. Traumatic experiences affect human biology and identity and have devastating social consequences, such as physical illness, problems at school and work, substance addiction, and mental illness. The consequences are devastating for sufferers, their families and future generations. Drawing on his thirty years of experience at the forefront of scientific research and clinical practice, Bessel van der Kolk demonstrates in The Body Doesn't Forget that terror and isolation, the primary consequences of psychological trauma, literally reshape the brain and body. The author, one of the world's foremost experts on trauma, develops a bold therapeutic model that diverges from conventional pharmaceutical and psychotherapeutic practices, and explains an integrated approach that heals the mind, brain, and body. It examines innovative therapies – from neurofeedback and meditation to sports, theater and yoga – that break new ground in the effort to recover from psychological trauma by harnessing neuroplasticity, the brain's inherent adaptive capacity. Through this book readers will discover the greatness of human resilience. Bessel van der Kolk demonstrates the terrifying power of interpersonal relationships to cause both harm and healing – and offers everyone hope for a return to life. It is distributed in 11 countries. New York Times best seller Amazon best seller in psychology Over 56,000 reviews on Amazon Category: Psychology > Best sellers Pages: 680 Dimensions: 14 x 20.5 cm. Color: Monochrome Cover: Soft