Bessel van der Kolk’s First Step when Treating Trauma

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Bessel van der Kolk, MD, is widely known as the top expert in the treatment of trauma. He is the author of the Body Keeps the Score, and his therapeutic process focuses heavily on the mind - body connection.
When Bessel is first meeting with a client who has experienced trauma, he is making an initial assessment that can be vital to a successful outcome.
In particular, he's looking at the person's posture, their eyes, and their breathing. He'll often spend the first hour focused entirely on the client's breath pattern.
The reason why this is important, especially with clients who have a trauma history, is because the primitive brain might still be holding control over the client's behavior.
And if that part of the brain is still in control, it can prevent the client from opening up to the world around them. This can make it very difficult for any psychotherapy technique to take hold - which can prolong the path to healing.
Be sure to visit some of our other expert videos on the treatment of trauma, featuring Bessel van der Kolk as well as Pat Ogden, PhD, Peter Levine, PhD, and many others.
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I would give anything to be treated by this man.

[@shannond1467]

Me too, tried everything, everyone, everyday. I would love his help. I’m exhausted too many years.

[@robynhope219]

Ask, maybe he will take you as an outpatient.

[@dreww1818]

Read his book - The Body Keeps Score - excellent read. Truly a wise man with invaluable experience.

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I always focuson my breathing. I AM a massage therapist with my own trauma!

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Network Chiropractic Care works well with that

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