"The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel van der Kolk is a groundbreaking exploration of the impact of trauma on the human body, mind, and spirit. Drawing on extensive research and personal experience, van der Kolk provides a comprehensive view of trauma and its long-term effects, while offering a roadmap for healing and recovery.
The book emphasizes the importance of somatic therapies such as yoga and meditation in helping people reconnect with their bodies and overcome dissociation that often accompanies trauma. Van der Kolk's approach is grounded in the belief that trauma recovery is a holistic process that requires attention to the body, mind, and spirit.
Overall, "The Body Keeps the Score" is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand and heal from trauma. Van der Kolk's insights and techniques offer practical exercises and techniques for readers to try on their own, and his focus on the broader societal implications of trauma underscores the importance of addressing this issue on a larger scale.