Trauma and PTSD

When a person experiences a traumatic event that has threatened their life or safety, or the safety of those around them, they can be left with intense feelings or fear and helplessness. This can trigger responses such as avoidance, intrusive thoughts and high reactivity. This is called post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD.

A person may develop PTSD after a traumatic event such as a car crash, physical or sexual assault, war or torture, or natural disasters such as bushfires or floods.

Many people show symptoms of PTSD in the first few weeks after a traumatic event but recover on their own with the support of family and friends. Others may require treatment and support from health professionals.

Effective treatment for PTSD involves a mix of inpatient psychiatric care and outpatient psychological services.

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.


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

Additional information

You will require private health insurance or agree to self-fund this course.

Enquiries

If you would like to know more about how we can help you, please call 9346 6803 during business hours or email thcbookings.hph@ramsayhealth.com.au

 


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