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Bessel van der Kolk, a leading researcher and one of the world’s foremost experts on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), presents a bold new model for healing from trauma.
Trauma is a fact of life. Studies have shown that at least one in five people experience abuse, one in four grows up with addicts, and one in three couples are involved in physical violence. These circumstances inevitably leave scars on the mind, emotions, and body. Sadly, those who have experienced trauma often project their stress onto their partners and children.
Dr. Van der Kolk has worked with trauma survivors for over three decades, and in this book, he has succeeded in changing our understanding of post-traumatic stress. He reveals how stress literally rewires the brain—specifically, the areas responsible for pleasure, social interaction, self-control, and confidence—and explains the impact of innovative therapies, including neurofeedback, meditation, prayer, play, yoga, and others. He also presents tried-and-tested alternatives to medication and talk therapy, offering a path to recovery and reclaiming life.
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