The Body Keeps the Score

Bessel Van der Kolk, MD is a world-renowned psychiatrist, researcher, and author who has been at the forefront of Trauma Treatment for over three decades. He is the founder and medical director of the Trauma Center at Justice Resource Institute in Brookline, Massachusetts, and a professor of psychiatry at Boston University School of Medicine. He has authored over 150 scientific articles and several books, including The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma.

Dr. Van der Kolk’s research has shown that Trauma is not only a psychological phenomenon, but also a biological one. He has pioneered the use of trauma-focused therapies such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and has developed innovative approaches to treatment that incorporate the body, mind, and brain. He is a leading voice in the field of Trauma Treatment, and his work has helped thousands of people heal from the effects of Trauma.

This series of work will explore the role of silence in our lives. We will examine how silence can be used to connect with ourselves and others, how it can be used to heal and how it can be used to create change. We will also look at how silence can be used to protect ourselves from the noise of the world.

The Body Keeps the Score is a book about how trauma affects the body and the mind. It explores how trauma can lead to physical and mental health problems, and how people can heal from trauma. The book is based on the latest scientific research on trauma and its effects on the brain and body. It is written for both professionals and laypeople, and includes stories from people who have healed from trauma.

If you are interested in learning more about the connection between trauma and mental health, we recommend scrolling down to the player section below to listen to The Body Keeps the Score. This book offers a comprehensive look at the latest research on trauma and its impact on mental health.