The Body Keeps the Score

Ever feel like your past is trapped in your body, causing anxiety or pain that talk therapy can't touch? Discover the groundbreaking science of how trauma reshapes your brain and nervous system, and why true healing requires more than just talking about what happened. This summary unpacks the author's pioneering research into body-based treatments. You'll explore how activities like yoga, mindfulness, and even theater can help you regulate your nervous system, release the physical grip of trauma, and build a new sense of safety and wholeness from within.

Dr. Bessel van der Kolk is a pioneering psychiatrist and researcher whose work has transformed our understanding of how trauma reshapes the body and brain. Through decades of clinical practice, he grew frustrated with traditional therapies that failed to address the physical imprint of severe stress. This led him to integrate cutting-edge brain science with body-based approaches like yoga and neurofeedback. His work offers a compassionate, holistic roadmap for survivors to reclaim their lives by healing the mind, brain, and body.