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The Body Keeps the Score

Mind, Brain and Body in the Transformation of Trauma

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The Body Keeps the Score

By: Bessel van der Kolk
Narrated by: Sean Pratt
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Brought to you by Penguin.

THE NEW YORK TIMES AND AUDIBLE BESTSELLER

The effects of trauma can be devastating for sufferers, their families and future generations. Here one of the world's experts on traumatic stress offers a bold new paradigm for treatment, moving away from standard talking and drug therapies and towards an alternative approach that heals mind, brain and body.

This inspiring and timeless audiobook is read by Sean Pratt.

©2019 Bessel van der Kolk (P)2019 Penguin Audio Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders Psychology Spirituality Mental Health Human Brain Young Adult
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Fascinating, hard to put down, and filled with powerful case histories. . . . the most important series of breakthroughs in mental health in the last thirty years (Norman Doidge, author of The Brain That Changes Itself)
Dr. van der Kolk's masterpiece combines the boundless curiosity of the scientist, the erudition of the scholar, and the passion of the truth teller (Judith Herman, M.D., author of Trauma and Recovery)
A masterpiece of powerful understanding and brave heartedness, one of the most intelligent and helpful works on trauma I have ever read. . . a brilliant synthesis of clinical cases, neuroscience, powerful tools and caring humanity, offering a whole new level of healing (Jack Kornfied, author of A Path With Heart)

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A book for professionals, but still accessible

Full of science and the latest theory. Very interesting even for the lay person. I would recommend to professionals and amateur psychologists alike.

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life changing.

I cannot recommend this enough. This has changed the way I understand other people and my relationships

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Break through

This book will remain one of the best I read, and I read a lot. It's so Interesting and moving that this author spent his life dedicated to find solutions for everyone suffering from trauma while most people don't even care. It changed me. I am very grateful for this author and his book. The reading is absolutely great too.

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Fascinating

I could not put this book down. This is hope and real healing for the traumatised.

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great book

Lots of useful information, great help in understanding myself better. Positive end.
Well read.

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Outstanding and thorough investigation of trauma.

Everyone involved in working with people would benefit from listening to this book. Outstanding practical and theoretical book.

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One of the most interesting and thought provoking books I've read on any subject. A wealth of information for anyone interested on the effect of any trauma within the human experience.

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couldn't stop. It "s a must read for genuine therapists
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Fascinating insight into trauma

Obviously written by a passionate, caring doctor who offers a different perspective and practical solutions.

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Incredibly important book

An incredibly important and insightful book for anyone who deals with people affected by trauma. This is a very intense listen / read but full of important and eye-opening information. Highly recommended

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