Trauma therapy should incorporate bodybased techniques from "summary" of The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.
Trauma therapy should incorporate body-based techniques because trauma is not just a mental and emotional experience; it is stored in the body as well. Traditional talk therapy may not be enough to fully address the impact of trauma on a person's overall well-being. By incorporating techniques that target the body, such as yoga, mindfulness, or somatic experiencing, therapists can help clients access and process traumatic memories that may be stored in their physical sensations. The body is a powerful source of information when it comes to understanding and healing trauma. Traumatic experiences can cause a dysregulation in the body's stress response system, leading to symptoms such as hypervigilance, dissociation, and chronic pain. By incorporating body-based techniques into therapy, clients can learn to regulate their nervous system, release pent-up energy from traumatic experiences, and develop a grea...
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