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Therapies for PTSD

SESSION 5 OF 6

Duration 7 mins 47secs

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In this session, Dr Bessel van der Kolk investigates treatments for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Traumatic experiences change the way our brain functions and how we see the world. Research shows that when we are traumatised our central nervous system is set to cope with our past traumatic event rather than what is happening in the present. Dr van der Kolk explains the effects trauma has on our brain and how we can re-wire our brain through new experiences and technologies, offering us relief from chronic fear and making our brain more attentive and effective.

ALL SESSIONS IN THIS MODULE: PTSD Relief Therapy 1

01

The Experience of PTSD

In this session, Dr Bessel van der Kolk investigates the experience of PTSD and Trauma in our lives. He discusses how we might have emotional reactions that seem to come out of nowhere and how this relates to the irrational survival part of our brain. Dr van der Kolk outlines the findings from his studies...

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02

The Body & The Breath

In this session, Dr Bessel van der Kolk investigates breathing in response to trauma in the body. Dr van der Kolk explains how ‘the body keeps the score’, and shows us how we can move our way out of the effects of trauma.

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03

Accepting Your Trauma

In this session, Dr Bessel van der Kolk provides us with a refreshing and insightful investigation into trauma. We learn about the adaptations that arise from trauma, including ‘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...

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04

Finding a Therapist

In this session, Dr Bessel van der Kolk investigates the lonely and isolating experience of trauma. Humans are social creatures, our brains are wired to be social and thus it is vital for us to connect with others, especially when we are suffering from trauma. Dr van der Kolk explains the importance of going to...

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Therapies for PTSD « you are here

In this session, Dr Bessel van der Kolk investigates treatments for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Traumatic experiences change the way our brain functions and how we see the world. Research shows that when we are traumatised our central nervous system is set to cope with our past traumatic event rather than what is happening in...

06

Childhood Trauma

In this session, Dr Bessel van der Kolk investigates the effects of childhood trauma. Dr van der Kolk explains how trauma most commonly happens to children, often associated with abuse, neglect or feeling unsafe. He discusses how traumatised children are often misdiagnosed with other conditions and offers solutions for taking ownership of our childhood trauma....

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ALL MODULES IN THIS SERIES

MODULE ONE: 6 sessions

PTSD Relief Therapy 1

with Dr Bessel van der Kolk

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Module Two: 6 Sessions

PTSD Relief Therapy 2

with Dr Bessel van der Kolk

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Module Three: 7 Sessions

PTSD Relief Therapy 3

with Dr Bessel van der Kolk

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