About the program

Understanding and Healing from Trauma Group

Duration: The evenings of weekdays during the school term for 8 weeks

Location: Canberra Medicare Mental Health Centre, 14 Childers St, Canberra City

Cost: Free

Who is this for?

This group aims to provide education, information and knowledge to participants about trauma. The group will be a combination of education and reflection and is not a therapy group. Topics covered will include:

• Our understanding of trauma, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Complex Trauma (or Complex PTSD)
• What are the overall impacts of trauma?
• How does trauma impact individuals, including our brain, our nervous system and our relationships?
• The importance of the developing brain and how this is impacted by trauma in childhood
• Coping strategies and survival
• Why are relationships important?
• Ideas to begin healing from trauma
• Personal reflection

Other important information about this group

• Light refreshments will be provided.
• All participants will receive a workbook to keep. 
• We have a harm minimisation framework so please do not consume drugs or alcohol prior to attending the group.

Register your interest

To register your interest in attending this group, please email: hello@thinkmh.com.au or call 5117 4357.