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The body keeps the score : brain, mind, and body in the healing of trauma / Bessel A. 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 molested; one in four grew up with alcoholics; one in three couples have engaged in physical violence. Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, one of the world's foremost experts on trauma, has spent over three decades working with survivors. In The Body Keeps the Score, he uses recent scientific advances to show how trauma literally reshapes both body and brain, compromising sufferers' capacities for pleasure, engagement, self-control, and trust. He explores innovative treatments--from neurofeedback and meditation to sports, drama, and yoga--that offer new paths to recovery by activating the brain's natural neuroplasticity. Based on Dr. van der Kolk's own research and that of other leading specialists, The Body Keeps the Score exposes the tremendous power of our relationships both to hurt and to heal, and offers new hope for reclaiming lives." -- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780670785933
- ISBN: 0670785938
- ISBN: 9780143127741
- ISBN: 0143127748
- Physical Description: xvi, 443 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Publisher: New York : Viking, 2014.
- Copyright: ©2014
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Publisher, publishing date, and paging may vary. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 363-421) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Pt. 1. The rediscovery of trauma -- Lessons from Vietnam veterans -- Revolutions in understanding mind and brain -- Looking into the brain: The neuroscience revolution -- pt. 2. This is your brain on trauma -- Running for your life: The anatomy of survival -- Body-brain connections -- Losing your body, losing your self -- pt. 3. The minds of children -- Getting on the same wavelength: Attachment and attunement -- Trapped in relationships: The cost of abuse and neglect -- What's love got to do with it? -- Developmental trauma: The hidden epidemic -- pt. 4. The imprint of trauma -- Uncovering secrets: The problem of traumatic memory -- The unbearable heaviness of remembering -- pt. 5. Paths to recovery -- Healing from trauma: Owning your self -- Language: Miracle and tyranny -- Letting go of the past: EMDR -- Learning to inhabit your body: Yoga -- Putting the pieces together: Self-leadership -- Filling in the holes: Creating structures -- Rewiring the brain: Neurofeedback -- Finding your voice: Communal rhythms and theater. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Post-traumatic stress disorder > Treatment. Post-traumatic stress disorder > Pathophysiology. Psychic trauma > Treatment. |
| Genre: | Self-help publications. Instructional and educational works. Informational works. |
Available copies
- 3 of 26 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Montgomery City Public.
Holds
- 5 current holds with 26 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery City Public Library | 616.85 VAN (Text) | 31927000027110 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
Summary:
"Trauma is a fact of life. Veterans and their families deal with the painful aftermath of combat; one in five Americans has been molested; one in four grew up with alcoholics; one in three couples have engaged in physical violence. Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, one of the world's foremost experts on trauma, has spent over three decades working with survivors. In The Body Keeps the Score, he uses recent scientific advances to show how trauma literally reshapes both body and brain, compromising sufferers' capacities for pleasure, engagement, self-control, and trust. He explores innovative treatments--from neurofeedback and meditation to sports, drama, and yoga--that offer new paths to recovery by activating the brain's natural neuroplasticity. Based on Dr. van der Kolk's own research and that of other leading specialists, The Body Keeps the Score exposes the tremendous power of our relationships both to hurt and to heal, and offers new hope for reclaiming lives." --
