Don’t miss this rare opportunity to meet Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, the world-renowned psychiatrist whose pioneering research has transformed how we understand trauma, the brain, and the body’s capacity to heal.
For over four decades, Dr. van der Kolk has shown that trauma isn’t just something that happens in the mind — it lives in the body, shaping how we think, feel, and connect. His groundbreaking work bridges neuroscience, psychology, and body-based therapies, empowering both clinicians and everyday people to move from surviving to thriving.
In this keynote session, Dr. van der Kolk will explore the science of trauma and resilience — explaining how experiences of stress and overwhelm imprint themselves on the nervous system, and how practices like movement, mindfulness, neurofeedback, and connection can restore balance.
Through research, stories, and real-world clinical insight, Dr. van der Kolk invites us to see healing not as erasing the past, but as reconnecting with our bodies, our communities, and our sense of self.
🌿 Part of the NRBS 2025 Annual Conference
This keynote is part of the Northeast Region Biofeedback Society (NRBS) 2025 Annual Conference, a three-day gathering in New York City uniting experts in trauma, neuroscience, and integrative care.
In addition to Dr. van der Kolk’s powerful keynote, the weekend features sessions and workshops from top voices in psychology, biofeedback, and holistic health, including:
- Dr. Thomas Campbell, co-author of The China Study, on plant-based nutrition and whole-person wellness
- Presentations on neuroinflammation and the biological roots of stress and trauma
- Sessions exploring ADHD, screen addiction, and emotional dysregulation in children and adults
- Talks on the healing power of nature, movement, and connection in restoring mental health
- Experiential workshops integrating mind, brain, and body approaches for clinicians and individuals alike
Together, these sessions offer a rich, interdisciplinary exploration of healing — blending science, compassion, and community in one transformative weekend.
💚 A Conference Open to All
While the NRBS Annual Conference traditionally serves clinicians, therapists, and educators, this year a limited number of seats are being made available to the public through Eventbrite. This special outreach reflects NRBS’s commitment to making mental health education more accessible and inclusive, and to fostering open conversations about trauma, recovery, and resilience.
🌎 Join Us
Whether you’re a mental health professional, educator, or simply someone passionate about healing and self-understanding, this event offers a chance to learn directly from one of the most influential voices in the field of trauma recovery.
Join us in New York City for a weekend of science, compassion, and connection — and hear from Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, author of The Body Keeps the Score, live and in person.
👉 View the full agenda here.
