The Body Keeps the Score Paperback – Trauma Healing Book

The Body Keeps the Score paperback by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk is a groundbreaking standalone nonfiction book that explores how trauma affects the brain, mind, and body—and how healing is possible. As a #1 New York Times bestseller, this powerful and insightful work has transformed the way readers understand emotional and psychological trauma.

Drawing from decades of research and clinical experience, Dr. van der Kolk explains how trauma reshapes the body’s response systems, impacting memory, behavior, and overall well-being. He reveals how unresolved trauma can affect relationships, trust, and the ability to feel safe or fully engaged in life.

The Body Keeps the Score Paperback – Trauma, Brain, and Healing

Through a combination of science, real-life case studies, and innovative treatment approaches, this book offers a hopeful path forward. From mindfulness and neurofeedback to movement-based therapies like yoga, Dr. van der Kolk highlights how healing can occur by reconnecting the mind and body.

Both informative and deeply impactful, this standalone paperback is essential reading for anyone interested in mental health, trauma recovery, and personal growth. It’s widely recommended for readers, therapists, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of how trauma shapes our lives—and how to overcome it.

Product Details

Product: The Body Keeps the Score – Paperback
Author: Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.

Series: Standalone Nonfiction

Format: Paperback

Genre: Nonfiction / Psychology / Self-Help

Features:
#1 New York Times bestselling book
Research-based insights on trauma and healing
Explores brain, mind, and body connection
Includes real-life case studies and treatment methods
Widely recommended in mental health and therapy fields

Pages:
464 pages

Dimensions:
1.1 x 8.4 x 5.5 inches

Publication Date:
September 8, 2015

Use:
Personal growth, mental health education, therapy support, self-help reading