Intensive Trauma Treatment - Bessel van der Kolk

Course Overview:

This comprehensive course, led by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk—one of the world’s leading experts in trauma research and treatment—dives deep into the mechanisms of trauma and provides practitioners with innovative, evidence-based approaches to healing. Drawing from his best-selling book “The Body Keeps the Score,” Dr. van der Kolk shares years of clinical experience, research insights, and therapeutic strategies proven effective for complex trauma, PTSD, and developmental trauma.

Target Audience:

• Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Counselors, Social Workers

• Trauma and PTSD Specialists

• Somatic and Body-based Practitioners

• Mental Health Coaches and Educators

• Students in Psychology and Psychotherapy Programs

• Anyone seeking deep insights into trauma recovery

Key Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the neurobiological impact of trauma on the brain and body

• Learn the limitations of talk therapy in trauma healing

• Explore somatic therapies including yoga, movement, and EMDR

• Gain insight into trauma’s effect on memory, attachment, and self-regulation

• Develop practical tools to treat PTSD, childhood trauma, and complex trauma

• Integrate cutting-edge research into clinical practice

Course Modules (may vary slightly depending on full content):

1. The Nature and Neuroscience of Trauma

2. Understanding PTSD and Developmental Trauma

3. The Body’s Role in Healing: Somatic Therapies

4. EMDR, Neurofeedback, and Internal Family Systems

5. Working with Memory, Attachment, and Identity

6. Creating a Trauma-Informed Therapeutic Environment

7. Clinical Applications and Case Studies

Key Features:

• HD Video Lectures by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk

• Downloadable Resources and Handouts

• Real Case Studies and Clinical Insights

• Lifetime Access

• Certificate of Completion