If Trauma Makes You Feel Unsafe, Dr. Bessel van der Kolk Explains What Helps

If trauma makes you feel unsafe, isolated, frozen, or disconnected from your body, Dr. Bessel van der Kolk explains four things that can help you feel stronger and safer again. In this video, Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, author of The Body Keeps the Score, shares simple but powerful ways to care for the traumatized nervous system during times of isolation, threat, and uncertainty. He explains why structure, connection, movement, rhythm, creativity, and daily practices can help the body begin to feel safer. Trauma is often connected to feeling trapped, powerless, disconnected, or alone — and healing often begins when we gently bring predictability, human connection, and movement back into the body. This message is for anyone healing from childhood trauma, emotional shutdown, anxiety, loneliness, isolation, nervous system overwhelm, or the feeling of being frozen inside. Your inner child matters. Your body remembers. And healing can begin with one small safe step today. If you feel called to support this space or deepen your healing journey, you will find the links to our store and membership below. No pressure—just love. 🌱 My book — Reclaiming You: How to Heal the Inner Child and Break Generational Trauma [https://mybook.to/YourInnerChild](https://mybook.to/YourInnerChild) ❣ Need online therapy? We connect you with a licensed online therapist: [https://onlinetherapy.go2cloud.org/SHEL](https://onlinetherapy.go2cloud.org/SHEL) 🎬 Watch next: Why 80% of Autoimmune Sufferers Are Women How Being Too Nice Can Destroy You How To Express Your Anger in a Healthy Way 🙏 Fair Use Disclaimer This video contains excerpts used for commentary and educational purposes under Fair Use (Section 107). All rights belong to their respective owners. Narration created using an AI voice (ElevenLabs). As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting this healing space. #BesselVanDerKolk, #TraumaHealing, #TheBodyKeepsTheScore, #InnerChildHealing, #YourInnerChildMatters