Bessel van der Kolk Quotes

Thalamus also acts as a filter or gatekeeper. This makes it a central component of attention, concentration, and new learning—all of which are compromised by trauma. As you sit here reading.

Bessel van der Kolk

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• Gatekeeper

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• Thalamus also acts as a filter or gatekeeper. This makes it a central component of attention, concentration, and new learning—all of which are compromised by trauma. As you sit here reading.

  

  Bessel van der Kolk
  • Attention
  • Trauma
  • Gatekeeper