Bessel Van Der Kolk

By: Josh Graham

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Pioneers of Human Behaviour: Bessel van der Kolk
A Gateway to His Life, Theories, and Legacy
By Josh Graham

“Trauma is not just an event—it’s an imprint on the mind, brain, and body.”

Dr. Bessel van der Kolk transformed the world’s understanding of trauma. From war-torn childhoods to neuroimaging labs, from therapy offices to yoga mats, his groundbreaking work redefined what it means to heal.

In this accessible and deeply human volume, Pioneers of Human Behaviour: Bessel van der Kolk traces the journey of the Dutch-born psychiatrist who helped the world see that trauma lives not just in memory—but in the nervous system itself.

Explore van der Kolk’s revolutionary insights into:

• The neuroscience of trauma and how it rewires the brain

• Why talk therapy alone isn’t enough for trauma recovery

• Breakthroughs in EMDR, yoga, somatic therapy, and neurofeedback

• Developmental Trauma Disorder, attachment, and early adversity

• The controversies, clinical battles, and enduring legacy of The Body Keeps the Score

Packed with case studies, key concepts, quotes, practical tools, and a clear breakdown of van der Kolk’s theories, this book is an essential guide for therapists, students, trauma survivors, and anyone seeking to understand the biology of suffering—and the pathways to healing.

This isn’t just a biography.
It’s an invitation to rethink what healing really means.
And to meet the man who taught the world that the body remembers what the mind cannot.