Hes the medical director at the Trauma Center in Boston.

Hes the author of the wildly popular book “The Body Keeps the Score.”

And he shares his findings to help inform clinicians about the best treatments available.

Dr. Bessel van der Kolk

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He makes it clear that there are many more paths to healing other than the ones he speaks on.

But sometimes, the things that heal someone arent necessarily a form of traditional therapy.

Sometimes people say anew hobby, like knitting, helped them heal.

Or they might say joining an exercise group was more effective than medication for reducing their symptoms.

Thats why its important to be open to trying various strategies that might work for you.

Be open to a variety of options until you find the things that help you feel your best.

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