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The Body Keeps the Score

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First published: 2014
Pages: 503

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Bessel van der Kolk examines trauma through its effects on bodily experience, brain function and relationships. Drawing on clinical work and research, he discusses difficulties with trust, emotional regulation and everyday engagement. His account considers approaches including meditation, neurofeedback, yoga and drama, connecting treatment with the possibility of restoring contact between thoughts and physical feelings.

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Bessel van der Kolk

Bessel van der Kolk is a Boston-based Dutch-American psychiatrist, author, researcher and educator. Since the 1970s his research has been in the area of post-traumatic stress. He is the author of four books, including The New York Times best seller The Body Keeps the Score, which was translated into 43 languages.

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