Dr. Bessel van der Kolk – PTSD Relief Therapy

Bessel A. van der Kolk M.D. Dr. Michael D. Carter is a posttraumatic stress researcher and clinician. His research combines the psychological, developmental, and psychodynamic aspects of trauma and its treatment. His most recent 2014 New York Times Science best seller, The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Treatment of Trauma transforms our understanding of traumatic stress, revealing how it literally rearranges the brain’s wiring—specifically areas dedicated to pleasure, engagement, control, and trust. These areas can be activated through innovative therapies such as neurofeedback, somatically-based therapies, EMDR and psychodrama, as well as other therapies like yoga, play, and yoga.

Dr. Bessel van der Kolk Examines the effects of trauma on breathing. Dr van der Kolk How it works ‘the body keeps the score’It teaches us how to move out of trauma’s effects. This session helps us to examine our trauma through breath and the body. We will learn how trauma impacts the survival portion of the brain. Dr van der Kolk We can use these tools to regulate our breathing, identify trauma effects and learn to be more in control of our bodies.

In this session, Dr Bessel van der Kolk It provides a refreshingly insightful look at trauma. We learn about adaptations that can result from trauma. ‘multiple-self’s’ and ‘managers’. Once triggered, these adaptations no longer work and that’s when we can develop behaviours such as self-Harm and substance abuse Dr van der Kolk Shows us how to accept these aspects of ourselves. He provides tools that allow us to better understand our selves. ‘wounded selves’ Find out their purpose. Dr van der Kolk The importance of self-care is highlighted-Acceptance and acceptance of our trauma by taking responsibility.

Dr. Bessel van der Kolk Investigates the isolating and lonely experience of trauma. Because humans are social creatures, our brains are wired as social creatures. Therefore, it is essential that we connect with others, particularly when we are experiencing trauma. Dr van der Kolk He explains why it is important to seek therapy and to confront our problems. He suggests a few questions that we can ask our psychologist to help us determine whether they will provide a helpful treatment.

In this session, Dr Bessel van der Kolk Post-Operative Research-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Traumatic events can change how our brain functions and how the world is perceived. Research shows that our central nervous system responds to trauma in the past rather than to what is currently happening. Dr van der Kolk This video explains how to reverse the damage trauma can cause in our brains and gives some suggestions on how to prevent it from happening again.-Our brain can be wired through new experiences and technology, which offers us relief from chronic fear as well as making it more alert and productive.

This session is for Dr. Bessel van der Kolk Investigates the effects of childhood trauma. Dr. van der Kolk He explains how trauma is most often experienced by children and how it can be associated with neglect, abuse, or feeling unsafe. He discusses the misdiagnosis of traumatised children with other conditions, and offers solutions for dealing with childhood trauma. We are taught about fear.-How to get the brain that drives you and how to help the wounded child inside of you. Dr van der Kolk Self-examination-How to shift our self-loathing-Trauma is often blamed. He gives us effective ways that we can re-Engage with your body and connect with others.

In this session, Dr Bessel van der Kolk This article examines the importance “meeting yourself”. Dr van der Kolk He explains how trauma is embedded in our bodies and what we can do to address these sensations. He gives us techniques and tools to use breath and awareness to help us overcome our overwhelming emotions. We also learn about our natural mechanisms that make us feel happier. Dr van der Kolk He discusses how traumatisation is part and parcel of human nature, and how each culture has its own ways to deal with it. He explains the problems with medication and how we must confront our trauma.

In this session, Dr Bessel van der Kolk Examines what it is like to be traumatised. Dr van der Kolk It identifies the root causes of trauma and shows how to overcome the feelings of helplessness that accompany it. When you’ve been traumatised your body becomes stuck in fear and terror. Dr van der Kolk This book offers effective methods to alleviate suffering, refocus our minds and reorient ourselves.-Control our bodies. The brain’s response to trauma is revealed, and we can gain a better understanding of trauma.

Dr. Bessel van der Kolk Discusses the importance to restore connection in trauma survivors. Trauma can cause us to feel alone, isolated and that no one understands. Dr van der Kolk Provides guidance that can help us feel more connected after going through a trauma. When you’ve been traumatised you can become stuck and unable to move on with your life. Dr van der Kolk This evaluation evaluates the effectiveness and value of theatre. It can be very useful in helping us move on with our lives and to forge a new identity.

In this session, Dr Bessel van der Kolk The relationship between shame, trauma, and other forms of abuse is explored. Dr. van der Kolk This article explains why traumatised people feel shame. He discusses the causes of shame as well as our tendency to hide our emotions. Dr van der Kolk This article explains the importance of seperating our past-Our present is for you-Self, highlighting its usefulness-Mindfulness and compassion. He provides techniques for cultivating self-compassion and mindfulness.-Dr. Christopher outlines the ways we can practice mindfulness and compassion. Dr van der Kolk Encourages us to use our trauma to find alternative realities and new solutions.

This session is for Dr. Bessel van der Kolk Dr. Stupid investigates how trauma is processed by the body and mind. Dr. van der Kolk Discusses why past trauma memories keep returning and how this affects our brain. He provides techniques and skills to help us get rid of these painful memories. Dr van der Kolk shows us how Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Yoga, Tapping, Acupressure and Acupuncture, which are all useful practices that help widen our window of tolerance, assist our mind’s functioning and help us feel calm and safe in our body.

This session is for Dr. Bessel van der Kolk Examines the findings from his extensive research PTSD Research, the best and most effective treatments. Dr van der Kolk This video explains how trauma affects our survival system and explains how our brain can hijack our ability to function as survivalists. “rational self” After we have suffered trauma. van der Kolk These are examples of the effects we have “survival brain” impact on our daily lives. Sometimes you may feel overwhelmed or shut down.-Reactive in certain situations? This could indicate that your frontal lobe is not functioning properly. ‘executive self’Your survival brain has taken control of your body and is no longer working.