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The Body Keeps the Score

By Bessel van der Kolk M.D. 

Trauma is a fact of life. Veterans and their families deal with the painful aftermath of combat; One in five Americans has been harassed. One in four grew up with alcoholics; One in three couples has engaged in physical violence. Dr. Bissell van der Kolk, one of the world's leading trauma experts, has spent more than three decades working with survivors. In The Body Keeps the Score, he uses recent scientific advances to show how trauma literally reshapes both the body and the brain, harming sufferers' abilities for pleasure, participation, self-control and confidence. It explores innovative therapies - from neurofeedback and meditation to sports, drama and yoga - that offer new pathways to recovery by activating the brain's natural neuroplasticity. Based on Dr. Van der Kolk's own research and that of other eminent professionals, The Body Keeps the Score reveals the tremendous power of our relationships both in hurt and healing - and offers new hope for reclaiming life.

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