Traditional talk therapy may not be effective in treating trauma from "summary" of The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.
Many therapists rely on talking, reasoning, and medication to help their patients. However, traditional talk therapy may not be effective in treating trauma. Trauma is not just a story about something that happened long ago. It is alive in the form of emotional and physical sensations that play out in the present. For trauma survivors, the past is always present in their bodies. Talking can help to some extent, but it is not enough to resolve the deep-seated issues that trauma creates. Trauma affects the brain in profound ways, altering the ability to regulate emotions and think clearly. This is why traditional talk therapy may fall short in treat...
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