Editorial Review:

The Body Bears the Burden: Trauma, Dissociation, and Disease, Second Edition is the update of the classic book that explains the reasons behind some of the most common symptoms and conditions that previously defied a medical explanation. Respected author, Robert C. Scaer, MD, has diligently simplified the complex medical language that was used in the first edition to make it easier for lay readers and patients to understand--all without sacrificing accuracy. This valuable text presents a new theory of the neurophysiology of traumatic stress and dissociation and includes several updated chapters and new concepts that have been developed since the previous edition.

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0

A tough climb for us non-professionals ... but worth it:

Yes, as other reviewers have noted, this book has lots medical terminology. Yes, parts are repetitive, perhaps written more like a consultant's report than an easily digestible media bite. But the contents are well worth the effort.
I am in therapy, working on trauma issues, and this book brought so much together for me, and served as a guide to issues in my life that are very relevant.
If you're looking for another "flavor of the month" self help book, this is not for you. If you are... more info

Should be in the library of healthcare providers:

I like the first edition and this edition is even better!
I work in OB and have seen so many people who have been traumatized by the birth experience- both patients and healthcare givers alike.
I speak on "When Birth Causes Trauma" alot and this is one of the books that I refer my audience to.
This book should be in the library of everyone who deals with patients who have had a traumatic experience and any healthcare giver who has had a traumatic experience.
Paulina Perez, RN, BSN

The Body Bears the Burden: Trauma, Dissociation, and Disease:

I have been studying and working with trauma for over 15 years. This is the
best book to this date which describes the neurological, emotional, and
therapeutic indices of working in this field.
Helen Resneck-Sannes, Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist
authors of Father's Rooms

The body does bear the burden:

When a thoughtful individual takes the time to summarize 30 years of experience, I view this as a great gift. When his insights allow us to help in treatment, it is a blessing. His major thesis is that trauma, when it produces a chronic stress disorder, can manifest in peculair physical ways. This is the key insight and Dr. Scaer backs his observations with lots of clinical and research data. No doubt some will find this a rigorous read, but it is well worth the effort. I had the opportunity to try this... more info

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