(HS van der Kolk 096682 2026) Frontiers of Trauma Treatment Innovations in Sensory Integration, Neurofeedback, & Psychedelics

Course overview

For many trauma survivors, traditional talk therapy only goes so far. To facilitate lasting healing, clinicians must understand how trauma reshapes the brain and nervous system--and how to work directly with these changes. In this transformative workshop, we'll draw on cutting-edge research to explore three emerging approaches that target the physiological roots of trauma: sensory integration, neurofeedback, and psychedelic-assisted therapy. Using real-world clinical examples, video case illustrations, and interactive discussion, you'll gain practical tools to help clients access regulation, rewire trauma patterns, and reclaim a sense of agency. Plus, you'll learn how to assess which clients are best suited for these interventions and how to integrate them into your existing clinical framework. Discover: The neurobiological and sensory effects of trauma that underlie symptoms of PTSD How neurofeedback supports self-regulation and emotional integration The mechanisms by which psychedelic-assisted therapy disrupts trauma loops and enhances neural flexibility How to apply body-first interventions that can augment and accelerate traditional therapy