Dr. Bessel van der Kolk’s presentation will offer an integrative exploration of psychological trauma, drawing on his pioneering research and clinical experience. In dialogue with psychoanalytic approaches, Dr. van der Kolk will present his broad perspective on trauma’s impact on the brain, body, and relationships, highlighting both traditional and innovative treatments. The session will address the limitations of purely verbal therapies and introduce the audience to body-based, neurobiological, and experiential modalities—including neurofeedback and psychedelic-assisted therapy. Attendees will gain insight into how trauma shapes self-regulation, attachment, and narrative, and will learn about emerging interventions that foster healing by engaging both mind and body.
The Psychoanalytic Center of the Carolinas strives to promote emotional resilience by understanding the mind through psychoanalytic education, practice, and service.
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