Bessel van der Kolk

Bessel van der Kolk is a clinical psychiatrist and trauma expert known for his work on the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). He is the director of the Trauma Center at Justice Resource Institute and has written extensively on the topic of trauma and its effects on the brain and body. Dr. van der Kolk has appeared on numerous television shows and podcasts, including The Oprah Winfrey Show and The New York Times' The Daily.