The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma Paperback

The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma is a brand-new paperback that invites readers—parents, caregivers, educators, therapists, and curious minds—to explore a bold, transformative approach to healing. This accessible paperback edition explains how trauma affects not just the mind, but the brain and body as well, and it shares practical pathways to recovery beyond traditional talk therapy and medication. ISBN: 9780141978611. Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Paperback.

What this book offers

From one of the world’s foremost experts on traumatic stress, this book presents a paradigm shift in understanding and treating trauma. It moves beyond conventional therapies to offer integrative strategies that address the whole person—mind, brain, and body—so readers can regain regulation, resilience, and a sense of safety. The Body Keeps the Score blends neuroscience, attachment theory, and clinical insight to illuminate how traumatic experiences reshape perception, memory, and emotion—and how healing is possible through concrete, body-centered approaches. This isn’t just theory: it’s a compassionate, practical guide that supports personal healing, informed caregiving, and informed practice for professionals.

About the author

Dr. Bessel van der Kolk is widely regarded as a leading authority on traumatic stress. He is the founder and medical director of the Trauma Center in Boston, and the director of the Complex Trauma Treatment Network. A past professor of psychiatry at Boston University Medical School, Dr. van der Kolk has authored several scholarly books and more than a hundred scientific articles. His extensive experience informs the clear, empathetic voice of this work, offering readers trustworthy guidance grounded in decades of research and clinical practice.

Key features and benefits

• Evidence-informed approach: integrates neuroscience with practical, real-world strategies for healing.
• Body-centered techniques: emphasizes the connection between physiology and emotion to restore regulation and resilience.
• Accessible for a broad audience: written for parents, teachers, clinicians, students, and anyone seeking to understand and overcome the effects of trauma.
• Comprehensive coverage: explains how trauma reshapes memory, perception, and relationships, and what to do to repair those changes.
• Lifetime value: a trusted resource for personal growth, classroom discussion, clinical training, and ongoing learning in the field of trauma studies.

Who will benefit

This book is ideal for anyone touched by trauma—whether you’re supporting a child through recovery, guiding a client in therapy, or seeking deeper insight as a reader. It also serves as a valuable resource for educators and healthcare professionals who want to understand how trauma can influence learning, behavior, and well-being. For readers who prefer a paperback edition with a thoughtful, research-backed perspective, The Body Keeps the Score offers a durable, timeless companion.

In sum, this edition delivers a compassionate, practical pathway to healing. It’s a timeless resource for personal growth and professional practice, offering a hopeful perspective on recovery that resonates with readers across diverse backgrounds. A thoughtful choice for a bookshelf, a thoughtful gift for a fellow caregiver, or a first step toward understanding trauma in a new light.