Bessel van der Kolk Quotes

Noticing sensations for the first time can be quite distressing, and it may precipitate flashbacks in which people curl up or assume defensive postures.

Bessel van der Kolk

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• Noticing sensations for the first time can be quite distressing, and it may precipitate flashbacks in which people curl up or assume defensive postures.

  

  Bessel van der Kolk
  • Sensations
  • Distressing
  • Postures