“ Beneath the surface of the protective parts of trauma survivors there exists an undamaged essence, a Self that is confident, curious, and calm, a Self that has been sheltered from destruction by the v… Bessel A. van der Kolk
“ Unlike other forms of psychological disorders, the core issue in trauma is reality. Bessel A. van der Kolk
“ Imagination is absolutely critical to the quality of our lives. Our imagination enables us to leave our routine everyday existence by fantasizing about travel, food, sex, falling in love, or having th… Bessel A. van der Kolk
“ Victims are members of society whose problems represent the memory of suffering, rage, and pain in a world that longs to forget. Bessel A. van der Kolk
