Quotessence
Home / Quotes / Quote by Bessel A. van der Kolk

Quote by Bessel A. van der Kolk

Work

The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma

Browse quotes and source details for this work. more

Author

Bessel A. van der Kolk

Browse famous quotes and profile details for Bessel A. van der Kolk. more

You May Also Like

“The reason why you need emotional support is because it's important for survivors to be heard. To be understood. To be able to express yourself without fearing criticism or harsh judgement. To be validated for your pain, suffering, and loss. For others to be there for you to encourage you, especially if you're having a bad day or feeling triggered.”

EncouragementSolidarityPtsdAbuse SurvivorsComplex PtsdEmotional SupportHealing TraumaSexual AssaultsMe Too Movement
Book:Soul Cry: Releasing & Healing the Wounds of Trauma
Create image

“Trauma wounds are invisible. We cannot see visible bruises, cuts, or scars. Yet, if we don’t tend to them, we can carry them throughout our lives. We may relive our trauma over and over, again.”

Mental HealthTraumaSexual AbuseHealing JourneyDysfunctional FamilyPsychological AbuseEmotional SupportNormal Trauma Response
Book:Soul Rescue: How to Break Free From Narcissistic Abuse & Heal Trauma
Create image

“A friend of yours?” I shake my head but then nod. “I don’t know. I think so.” I tip my head in the direction of the office next door. “It was the guy, Gabe, from the waiting room. He pulled me into the boys’ room so the girls wouldn’t see me cry. Then he helped to sneak me out the visitors’ gate so I wouldn’t have to go back to class.” Laura offers an empathetic smile. “What did it feel like to have someone care about your feelings?” “I think it helped. My mom and sister have been trying to comfort me, but sometimes that makes me feel worse. They worry so much about me and I feel like I need to reassure them I’m going to be okay. I can’t just let it out.” “With Gabe you can?” “I guess. He helped me and then he made me laugh.” I feel my cheeks burn a little with embarrassment”

FriendshipEmotional Support
Author:Sarah White, Our broken pieces
Create image

“More than anything I know we need each other. We need community and connection. We need to show up, in real time and in flesh and bone, and love on each other. We need hands on hearts and someone to sleep next to us and hold us on the darkest nights. We need to dismantle the division and heal the wounds. We need to show our children a different way and create for them a different world. I know so much and I know so little. I don't actually know anything at all. And I know sometimes, it still won't be enough. I return again and again to my simple promise, my most important commitment: to stay with myself. To fight for my own return. To whisper, "I am here now. I will not leave you." And to mean it.”

Grief And LossEmotional SupportSuicide AwarenessConnection In DarknessFighting IsolationHealing Through ConnectionHolding Space For GriefMental Health And CommunityNeed For CommunityShared Grief
Author:Jeanette LeBlanc
Create image