Healing Trauma Together
Human beings often struggle to reconcile traumatic experiences with their social relationships, leading to a disconnect between mind and body. Bessel explores innovative healing methods, from movement therapies to MDMA treatment, emphasizing the importance of professional guidance when considering these approaches. This conversation sheds light on the complexities of trauma and the potential pathways to recovery.In this clip
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Best Of: This Conversation Will Change How You Think About Trauma
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I've heard you mention before that you don't agree with the claims from Bessel Van der Kolk in his book, "The Body Keeps the Score." I'm very curious to know more about your opinion and how you understand the relationship between trauma and the body, considering there is a whole field of somatic psychology that directly relates to some central claims by Van der Kolk.
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