Trauma and PTSD

Have you experienced a traumatic event that continues to cause you fear, helplessness and other distressing symptoms? You're not alone. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a treatable condition, and we can help you find relief.

What is Trauma and PTSD?

Trauma can be a life-threatening or deeply disturbing event that leaves you feeling unsafe or helpless. PTSD is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event.

Symptoms of PTSD:

Flashbacks or intrusive memories of the event
Nightmares
Avoidance of reminders of the event
Negative thoughts or feelings about yourself or the world
Feeling constantly on edge or hypervigilant
Difficulty sleeping or concentrating.
Irritability or outbursts of anger

How do we treat Trauma & PTSD at Ramsay Clinic Hollywood?

Day programs

Trauma Recovery and Growth Program (for veterans or serving Defence personnel)

Frequency/duration

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday for 5 weeks. It starts at 9am and concludes at 2:45pm. Once per week all participants receive a one-on-one 50 minute private counselling session with a member of the treatment team if required.

About the program

Available to current or former Defence, Police, DFES and Paramedic personnel. The Trauma Recovery Program delivers the latest evidence-based treatment interventions for trauma and PTSD.

The program includes:

Education about trauma, its effect on the brain and memory;
Learning ways to manage with painful thoughts and feelings associated with traumatic events;
Awareness building about the meaning making experience associated to the traumatic event and the resulting “stuck points”;
Experiential work around body awareness, how trauma affects the body, movement based work;
Education about anxiety, depression, alcohol and other drugs, communication, diet, exercise and anger;
Learning about medications
Partner information sessions

Eligibility

Referral from a treating Psychiatrist or GP.

Defence veterans: You will need to be approved by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) to attend this program (white card or gold card).

For current Defence members: You will need to be approved and referred by the Medical Officer.

Download the program brochure here

Trauma Awareness (for General Public)

Frequency / duration

1 day a week for 8 weeks

Who is it for?

For people who have experienced Psychological trauma as a result of experiencing a severe distressing event or events

About the program

This program is specifically designed to help individuals understand and manage trauma symptoms, to improve overall well-being.

Program Content:

• Understanding how trauma impacts the brain and the body
• Managing your trauma responses
• Supportive behaviours for mental health and emotional well being
• Interpersonal relationships and communication
• Self-compassion and resiliency