The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk examines how trauma embeds itself not only in memory but in the body, shaping behaviour, emotion, and physical health long after the event has passed. The book explores the profound link between mind and body, showing that trauma is not just a psychological wound but a physiological imprint. At its core, it reflects on how healing requires more than understanding — it requires restoring a sense of safety, connection, and ownersh