EP13 Invited Address 02 – Frontier of Trauma Treatment – Bessel van der Kolk, MD

Description:

This workshop explores how trauma affects people’s rhythms within themselves and with their surroundings. Trauma This changes how the brain processes information, and how the human body interacts with the outside world. Because of A traumatized person’s biological system is altered in a way that makes it dependent on their use. People continue to react in myriad ways as a replay to the experience. of The past. We will be looking at neurobiology of Examine and practice self-regulation of befriending one’s body, both of These are vital for integration of Traumatic memories refer to the sensations, actions patterns, and physical sensations that are derived from the past. Subcortical processing is where most experience is processed automatically. unconscious levels in the brain; therefore, insight and understanding have only a limited influence on people’s control over these processes. We will share our clinical experience and research with neurofeedback, yoga, neurofeedback, EMDR, theater work and theatre therapy. We’ll also discuss the effectiveness of these techniques in helping people to overcome trauma and live fully in the present.

Educational Objectives

1. Recent developments in neuroscience and their implications for treatment of PTSD.
2. Demonstrate techniques of Physical mastery, affect regulation attention, and memory processing.
3. Explain how experiencing and controlled body actions can be used to overcome trauma repetitions and fight/flight/freeze responses.

*Sessions may be edited for content and to preserve confidentiality*