Trauma Recovery Program (TRP)
About Trauma Recovery Program (TRP)
The Trauma Recovery Program is designed to provide a safe treatment setting for this client group. Participants will gain an understanding of the impact of trauma on their daily functioning and learn skills to manage their thinking and regulate their emotional responses as well as fostering a support network. The aim is to assist participants to develop a deeper understanding of this complex condition and promote healing.
This program may be suitable for you if:
- Are easily triggered and hyper vigilant in everyday situations
- You are a current or ex-serving defence force member or first responder with a diagnosis of PTSD
- Use unhelpful strategies as a way to try and cope with the trauma
- You feel stuck in the way you feel and would love to learn how to get out of this cycle.
- You are ready and willing to learn new skills to change the way you feel.
Program content
The program covers:
- Introduction to PTSD
- Stress management
- Understanding anxiety
- Identifying self-talk
- Awareness and avoidance
- Self esteem
- Coping with change
- Assertiveness
- Training and boundaries
- Anger management
- Improving relationships
- Depression drugs and alcohol
- Sleep hygiene
- Vocational rehabilitation
- Physical health and lifestyle
- Mood and food
- Relationship and communication support
What you will experience
Attend pre-program assessment prior to commencing (may last for up to 3hrs). Participate group sessions with 8 participants. Group led by qualified mental health trained professionals who support the learning practical skills & evidence-based strategies. It includes learning new skills & practicing during & between sessions as part of weekly homework which are discussed each session.
Treatment objectives
Objective 1
Provide foundational knowledge about PTSD and it impacts on functioning.
Objective 2
Increase positive coping skills.
Objective 3
Develop an awareness and sense of control over emotions and behaviour.
Objective 4
Develop links with community supports that can assist after the program is finished.
What's included
Education
To develop or refine new skills and strategies.
Workbooks
To guide you though education, reflection and exercises designed to tackle your symptoms.
Check-ins
Support between treatments to help keep things on track.
How to get started
Individuals interested in attending this program will need a referral from a Psychiatrist with admission rights to Townsville Private Clinic. Please discuss the group with your treating psychiatrist or contact the Townsville Private Clinic Admissions & Assessment team on 1800 884 767.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will find this program helpful?
This program is available for serving military, veterans and current or ex-serving emergency service personnel who would like to gain a better understanding of PTSD.
When does this treatment start, and how long does it take?
The Trauma Recovery Program is a 10 week program. It is held twice a week. Each session runs from 8:30am until 2:30pm. Morning tea and lunch is provided. Please confirm days and group commencement dates with Day Program Administration staff.
How much dose it cost?
You will be admitted as a day patient and as such, can claim the cost via your private health fund. All health funds have different rules. Please check with Townsville Private Clinic Day Program administration, who will advise you of any applicable out-of-pocket excess or gap costs that you will incur. This is also a DVA approved program.
