Quote by Bessel van der Kolk
"We have learned that trauma is not just an event that took place sometime in the past; it is also the imprint left by that experience on mind, brain, and body."
More from Bessel van der Kolk
"Trauma is a fact of life. It does not, however, have to be a life sentence."
"The single most important issue for traumatized people is to find a sense of safety in their own bodies."
"As long as we perceive threats, our brains will respond as if we are in danger."
"Being able to feel safe with other people is probably the single most important aspect of mental health."