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Trauma and the Soul of the Nation: Finding Our Way Toward Social Wellness
For many trauma survivors, traditional talk therapy only goes so far. To facilitate lasting healing, clinicians must understand how trauma reshapes the brain and nervous system—and how to work directly with these changes. In this transformative workshop, we’ll draw on cutting-edge research to explore three emerging approaches that target the physiological roots of trauma: sensory integration, neurofeedback, and psychedelic-assisted therapy. Using real-world clinical examples, video case illustrations, and interactive discussion, you’ll gain practical tools to help clients access regulation, rewire trauma patterns, and reclaim a sense of agency. Plus, you’ll learn how to assess which clients are best suited for these interventions and how to integrate them into your existing clinical framework.
Discover:
- The neurobiological and sensory effects of trauma that underlie symptoms of PTSD
- How neurofeedback supports self-regulation and emotional integration
- The mechanisms by which psychedelic-assisted therapy disrupts trauma loops and enhances neural flexibility
- How to apply body-first interventions that can augment and accelerate traditional therapy
Bessel van der Kolk, MD, is a pioneer clinician, researcher, and teacher in the area of posttraumatic stress. He’s the author of the ongoing New York Times bestseller, The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Treatment of Trauma.
Join Bessel van der Kolk for a presentation with a provided lunch. 1 CE Credit.
