The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk

The Groundbreaking Bestseller on Trauma, Healing & the Brain

In The Body Keeps the Score, world-renowned trauma expert Bessel van der Kolk, M.D., reveals how trauma reshapes both the brain and the body — and offers a bold new path to recovery.

Drawing on more than thirty years of experience and cutting-edge research, van der Kolk explains why traditional talk therapy often falls short and explores revolutionary approaches that engage the body and mind: yoga, EMDR, neurofeedback, theater, and more. Through compelling stories of survivors and the latest science, he shows how trauma lives in the body long after the event is over — and how we can heal by reconnecting with ourselves.

This life-changing book has helped millions understand their own experiences with trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression — and has transformed the way we think about healing, resilience, and human potential.