Bessel Van Der Kolk
6 books
About the Author
Bessel van der Kolk, M.D., is a pioneering psychiatrist and trauma expert whose groundbreaking research has revolutionized our understanding of how trauma affects the brain, mind, and body. With over four decades of clinical experience, he has worked with survivors of abuse, war, and natural disasters, developing innovative therapies that integrate neuroscience, yoga, theater, and neurofeedback to foster healing. As a professor of psychiatry at Boston University School of Medicine and founder of the Trauma Center in Brookline, Massachusetts, van der Kolk has authored numerous influential papers and books, including the international bestseller The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma, which has empowered millions to reclaim their lives from the grip of unresolved pain.
Common genres
Writing style
accessible
empathetic
evidence-based
Books by Bessel Van Der Kolk
