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A gift to Trauma Research Foundation helps expand the field of trauma treatment by increasing awareness and providing access.
Mission & Vision
To support and grow a community of clinicians, researchers, educators, and people whose lives are affected by trauma
“After trauma the world is experienced with a different nervous system. This explains why it is critical for trauma treatment to engage the entire organism, body, mind and brain.”
Bessel van der Kolk
The Body Keeps the Score
Confronting the Forbidden Issues
Read Bessel van der Kolk’s powerful reflection on how recent U.S. policy changes restricting terms like “trauma” and “inequality” may threaten progress in education, healthcare, and justice – and what we can learn from countries doing better.
Integrate: Mind-Body Practice for Working with Trauma
Join us on a transformative journey to bring the wisdom of The Body Keeps the Score to life in a free online webinar series
37th Annual Boston Trauma Conference
The 37th Annual Conference focuses on integrating clinical wisdom with science and research, emphasizing the importance of community, innovation, and accessibility of treatment during challenging times
May 27th – 30th 2026
Traumatic Stress Studies Certificate Program
Learn how trauma impacts the brain and body, and the efficacy of a wide array of clinical treatment methods to apply in your practice.
Current training began August 25. Registration still open!
Research
Under the leadership of Bessel van der Kolk, MD, and Licia Sky, and with the success of The Body Keeps the Score, TRF continues to lead the field in research and innovation
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A gift to Trauma Research Foundation helps expand the field of trauma treatment by increasing awareness and providing access.
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