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Bessel van der Kolk is a Dutch-born American psychiatrist known for clinical work and research concerning psychological trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder. His 2014 book The Body Keeps the Score describes how trauma can affect memory, emotion, bodily responses, and relationships while surveying several approaches to treatment. His work is addressed to clinicians, trauma survivors, and general readers interested in the psychological and physiological consequences of overwhelming experiences.
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Bessel van der Kolk ranks #158 of 228 in the Psychologist ranking, behind Jonathan Haidt, ahead of Roy Baumeister.
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Bessel van der Kolk scores 7.75/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Psychologist category. Trauma writing and clinical influence are enormous, though some neuroscience and body claims are debated.
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