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Most Replayed Moment: Can Eye Movements Heal Trauma? Bessel Van Der Kolk Explains EMDR Therapy!

Sep 19, 2025 · 19m

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Bessel van der Kolk is a psychiatrist and best-selling author best known for his groundbreaking book The Body Keeps the Score. A pioneer in the study of trauma, he explores how trauma reshapes both mind and body, and how people can find pathways to healing through therapies that go beyond talk alone. In today's Moments episode, Bessel explains why simply reliving a traumatic memory isn’t enough to heal, and dives into EMDR - how it works, why it’s effective, and guides Steven through a live demonstration. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/IlUlTu5jLWb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/t1VI0Z9jLWb Watch the episodes on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtub…