The Body Keeps the Score

The Body Keeps the Score explores how trauma leaves a lasting impact not only on the mind but also on the body. Written by renowned psychiatrist Bessel van der Kolk, the book explains how experiences such as abuse, neglect, or extreme stress can reshape the brain and affect emotions, memory, and physical health.

Through decades of research and real-life case studies, the author reveals how trauma can influence behavior, relationships, and overall well-being. At the same time, the book offers hope by showing how different therapies, mindfulness practices, and body-based treatments can help individuals recover and regain control of their lives.

Written in a clear and insightful way, this book has become an essential resource for understanding trauma and the path toward healing and emotional resilience.