Non-verbal therapies, such as EMDR, yoga, and psychomotor therapy, play a significant role in trauma recovery by addressing the physical and emotional aspects of trauma. Van der Kolk highlights the effectiveness of these therapies in helping individuals reprocess traumatic memories and reconnect with their bodies. For example, EMDR has been shown to reduce PTSD symptoms by enabling patients to observe their experiences in a new way. 'EMDR proved to be a more effective antidepressant than Prozac,' van der Kolk notes. | Bessel van der Kolk | The Body Keeps the Score

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The Power of Non-Verbal Therapies

Non-verbal therapies, such as EMDR, yoga, and psychomotor therapy, play a significant role in trauma recovery by addressing the physical and emotional aspects of trauma. Van der Kolk highlights the effectiveness of these therapies in helping individuals reprocess traumatic memories and reconnect with their bodies. For example, EMDR has been shown to reduce PTSD symptoms by enabling patients to observe their experiences in a new way. 'EMDR proved to be a more effective antidepressant than Prozac,' van der Kolk notes.

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