Therapist Shares How to Heal from Trauma | The Body Keeps the Score

What's Anya Mind, Friends?
Since my last video on trauma, a lot of you have asked for a follow-up describing ways to address the signs that were described in that video. In today's video, I'll be once again referencing Bessel van der Kolk's research and texts to give you all some ideas on how to work through traumatization. I also share some techniques that have been helpful my own clients in my work as a therapist. Have you tried any of these methods? What would you be interested in trying from this list?

*Unfortunately, the mentioned video of the psychodrama technique is not available at this time.

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00:00 - Intro
02:25 - Physical Techniques
03:35 - Communal Techniques
04:50 - Imaginative Techniques
08:46 - Directive Techniques
12:08 - My Tips
16:43 - Response to Comments

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[nikiahota]

Thank you for this video. I have done most of these and they definitely help. I have not tried Improv and am going to give it a go and see what happens. Thanks for the suggestions

[eileencardonalopez]

A lil summary:

02:25 - Physical Techniques
- Acupuncture
- Yoga
03:35 - Communal Techniques
- Dancing
- Singing
- Joining a church
04:50 - Imaginative Techniques
- Improv
- Art (song, choreo, painting etc.)
- Theater
08:46 - Directive Techniques
-Psychodrama
- EMDR (Eye movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing)
12:08 - My Tips
- Write a letter to the person involved, explaining how it made you feel, your point of view and how has impacted you to this day.
- Add what they could do to bring you closure
- Rewrite your narrative how you wish it ended
- Slowly revisit your triggers

[anabelledoom]

This is actually helping me, I honestly thought my trauma broke me but I think I can do this. Thanks for being positive and right to the point with these lessons

[skatergirl]

I did EMDR and it changed the trajectory of my life. It wasn’t easy but it was worth it!

[annaelisavettavonnedozza]

It is amazing to have this content for free-esp when the wait is SO long for a therapist atm, & not everyone can afford it. Thank you so much

[LauraAmanda]

Thank you for calling out the comment "everybody is traumatized". The word gets thrown around a lot in situations where it's uncalled for

[evenif]

The "mind opener" line really hit me. I'll definitely keep that in mind when looking for therapists

[annies]

thank you so much for this video! we have so much content about figuring out what's wrong with you, and so little about healing (unless able to spend $$$$). Thank you so much for the gift of making it free/accessible.

[famray]

I just left a DV relationship of 5 years and your videos have really brought me peace while I'm waiting to go to the doctor!

[spontaneousgenius]

from one licensed therapist to another you are absolutely AWESOME!

[solegonz]

I love how dancing & art can heal. It really helps feed the soul.

[ravenasana]

As an Acupuncturist 👋 I appreciate the shout out!

[phineapple]

My therapist recommended that book to me and I found your videos and sent them her way! You remind me a lot of her. I really appreciate these videos! Validation never hurts.

[mrs.anderson]

I find your videos very interesting! I have ptsd & fibromyalgia and recently learned that people who have experienced trauma are more likely to have fibro. Yoga has helped me a lot with both!

[BeKindUrSelf]

I'm going through a divorce and started facing the triggers I found myself avoiding. I drive the routes, visit the stores, and places we did while together. I figured it's the best way to change the symbolism of the things we once did together. It was nice hearing some of the strategies here. Thank you

I'm a therapist as well. I'm curious how to implement/manage the exposure portion when dealing with layers upon layers of complex trauma.

[margaritatorres]

New subscriber here. I’m a therapist in NJ. I love your content. Been binge watching your videos. They give me a great refresher. There’s so much information out there and it’s nice to come here and get some tips and additional content. Maybe you can do a video on teletherapy.

[rahaf]

I love writing everything down, one time I had a really bad breakup with someone and I wrote a long letter for them and then burned it. I felt so comfortable afterwards.

[Marissavmt]

Thank you for this! I’m a Massage Therapist and specialize in trauma more specifically PTSD and this is spot on ! So many ppl just don’t know about other therapies

[gravitypointinstitute]

Thank you for responding to your audience's requests and providing valuable follow-up content on addressing trauma. Grateful for your commitment to spreading awareness and providing guidance on such an important topic.

[barbarabarranca]

I have tried to explain “The Body Keeps the Score” without much success to several people and am happy that I can now refer them to your great videos. Wonderful!, Thank you!!