Trauma Institute

How can you best offer support and care to friends and family who might be struggling in life? The latest issue of Trauma Centre of Australia Psychcare Bulletin addresses this important question:https://traumacentre.com.au/bulletin/Autumn-2022.pdf

We are one of the few education/professional development providers specialising in trauma response and training. Check out our range of courses at: https://traumainstitute.com.au/courses/

Our Psychological First Aid course will equip you with the tools you need to respond to a traumatic event as it occurs. Find out more: https://traumainstitute.com.au/courses/psychological-first-aid-short-course/

With current talk surrounding inflation and the money struggles facing ordinary people, it is timely to consider how financial stressors can contribute to trauma: https://goop.com/wellness/career-money/are-you-struggling-with-financial-ptsd/ #:~:text=Financial%20PTSD%20is%20the%20result,a%20sense%20of%20great%20distress.

Financial Trauma - What Is Financial PTSD? | Goop Financial PTSD is the result of living at least 3 months when one’s income is not adequate to meet one’s expenses, disrupting home and/or work life.

Chances are you or someone you know has been impacted by trauma. Help is available, and can often begin with some simple steps toward recovery.

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Carol O'Meara is one of our gifted lecturers here at the Trauma Institute. She has an extensive background working in corporate and executive contexts, and is also and advocate for women in leadership. Learn more about Carol here: http://traumainstitute.com.au/about/lecturers/carol-omeara-biography/

Guilt and shame are common feelings after experiencing a traumatic event, however they con sometimes become destructive. Perhaps you have experienced this. If so, you are not alone. Have a read of this great article to learn more:

Shame: Why does it come from Trauma? Shame and guilt often come later after having been through a traumatic event, but what makes us feel that way and how to we stop feeling this way?

Here is an interesting article on the relationship between war and trauma by Catriona May from the University of Melbourne. A timely read: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/war-and-trauma-learning-the-lessons

Our Addiction and Trauma short course is perfect for those seeking a deeper understanding of how traumatic events can make one susceptible to various addictions. Find out more at:

Addiction and Trauma Short Course | Trauma Institute Availability: Flexible online delivery - work at your own pace Duration: 2 months Investment: $330.00 Addictions and Psychological Trauma: Implications for Counselling Strategies; Therapist Self-Care: Being a Healing Counsellor Rather Than a Wounded Healer There are pros and cons of conceptualizing....

Do your or someone you know struggle with PTSD? Try incorporating these elements into your recovery.

An interesting article about an often overlooked source of trauma:

'Sextortion' leads to financial losses and psychological trauma. Here's what to look out for on dating apps Attackers gain the trust of vulnerable individuals to obtain sexually explicit photos or videos via the internet, and then use these materials to blackmail victims.