Тіло веде лік. Як лишити психотравми в минулому

A traumatic experience is imprinted in the body and forces a person to relive the pain every time. Dr. Bessel van der Kolk took it upon himself to find a way out of this trap. His practical and theoretical studies of psychological trauma are invaluable when it comes to reframing perceptions, realizing the cause of suffering, finding a successful treatment method, and getting to know oneself anew.

This book contains comprehensive information related to trauma, covering such diverse aspects as:

- discoveries in the field of neuroscience;

- causes of trauma, embedded in problematic relationships;

- consequences of trauma, such as amnesia, dissociation, depressive disorders, etc.;

- methods of treatment, both drug-free and with the use of pharmaceuticals;

- examples of social projects that can help the re-adaptation of patients in society.

About the author

Bessel van der Kolk is a psychiatrist who has been researching post-traumatic stress disorder for almost 50 years and is the head of the Trauma Research Foundation in Massachusetts.

Response

This publication summarizes what is currently known about the impact of traumatic experiences on individuals and society, and the opportunities for healing that have been revealed. Classical and modern approaches will help children and adults who have suffered psychological trauma to fully integrate into modern life.

Jessica Stern, political consultant on terrorism, author of books