Bessel Van Der Kolk Reading Order
1 series · 13 books
Bessel van der Kolk is a trauma psychiatrist and neuroscientist whose work bridges clinical practice with cutting-edge brain research. Drawing on decades of studying how trauma reshapes the nervous system, he has pioneered innovative therapeutic approaches grounded in attachment theory and neurobiology, translating complex science into accessible insights for general readers. His extensive body of scholarly work—including over 150 peer-reviewed publications—informs his deeply researched books exploring the lasting effects of trauma on both children and adults.
Standalone Novels Series
13 books
Start with Healing the Traumatized Self, the first of 13 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Healing the Traumatized Self |
| 2 | Post-Traumatic Stress (Clinical Insights) |
| 3 | Post-traumatic stress disorder |
| 4 | Psychological Trauma |
| 5 | Psychological trauma |
| 6 | The Body Keeps the Score |
| 7 | Trauma and memory |
| 8 | Traumatic stress |
| 9 | Treating Adult Survivors of Childhood Emotional Abuse and Neglect |
| 10 | Treating Complex Traumatic Stress Disorders in Adults, Second Edition |
| 11 | Undaunted Hope |
| 12 | Widen the Window |
| 13 | Workbook for The Body Keeps the Score |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Bessel Van Der Kolk written?
- Bessel Van Der Kolk has written 13 books across 1 series.

