Trauma Conference -The Body Keeps Score -Trauma Healing with Bessel van der Kolk, MD - Bessel van der Kolk

Course Overview:

Based on the bestselling book The Body Keeps the Score, this course is a deep dive into the latest science and therapeutic approaches to healing trauma. Through lectures, case studies, and somatic practices, Dr. Bessel van der Kolk explores how trauma reshapes both the brain and body—and how innovative therapies can help restore balance, connection, and resilience.

Who Is This Course For?

• Mental health professionals (therapists, psychologists, social workers)

• Trauma survivors and individuals seeking healing

• Bodyworkers and somatic therapists

• Educators and caregivers working with trauma-affected populations

• Students and researchers in psychology and neuroscience

What You’ll Learn:

• The neuroscience of trauma and its long-term effects on the brain and body

• Why traditional talk therapy isn’t enough—and what to do instead

• How to integrate somatic therapies like EMDR, neurofeedback, yoga, and movement

• Tools to restore safety, connection, and self-regulation

• Real-life case studies and interventions you can apply immediately

Modules Include:

1. Understanding the Nature of Trauma

2. Brain-Body Connection in Trauma

3. Somatic Experiencing and Movement Therapies

4. Attachment, Developmental Trauma, and PTSD

5. Clinical Tools for Recovery and Integration

6. Mindfulness, Yoga, and Healing Practices

7. Q&A Sessions and Case Reviews with Dr. van der Kolk

Course Format:

• Pre-recorded video lectures and workshops

• Downloadable resources and reading materials

• Lifetime access to course materials

• Self-paced learning

• Certificate of completion