Healing Trauma: Mind, Body & The Score

In the #1 New York Times bestseller, “The Body Keeps the Score,” Dr. Bessel van der Kolk explores the profound effects of trauma on the body and brain. Drawing on his extensive experience with survivors, he reveals how trauma reshapes one’s ability to experience pleasure, engage with others, exercise self-control, and trust. Using recent scientific advancements, Dr. van der Kolk presents innovative treatments such as neurofeedback, meditation, sports, drama, and yoga, which activate the brain’s natural neuroplasticity and offer new pathways to healing. “The Body Keeps the Score” sheds light on the power of relationships to harm and heal, providing hope for those seeking to reclaim their lives from popular psychology pathologies.