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Topic Tuesday // Understanding Trauma and Supporting Loved Ones// Blue Knot Foundation // Tues 23rd February 2021, 7:00-8:00PM AEDT

DaisydreamerSenior Contributor16 Feb 2021, 1:01 pm AEDT

Topic Tuesday // Understanding Trauma and Supporting Loved Ones// Blue Knot Foundation // Tues 23rd February 2021, 7:00-8:00PM AEDT

Hi there wonderful friends, families and carers 💜

This month we are excited to welcome the President of the Blue Knot Foundation, Cathy Kezelman, as our special guest for Topic Tuesday Live Chat Event on the topic of Trauma. Blue Knot are national leaders in supporting and empowering people who are recovering and healing after complex trauma.

Topic Tuesday will look a bit different this month as we are hosting two discussions back-to-back on the forums with the Blue Knot Foundation.

How will it work?

🔹 From 7:00-8:00pm AEDT, we will start the discussion here in the Friends, Family and Carers forum talking on the topic of Understanding Trauma and Supporting Loved Ones.

🔹 From 8:00-9:00pm AEDT the conversation will continue in the Lived Experience Forum talking about Trauma and Recovery (use this link to join the discussion!).

Understanding Trauma

On the SANE forums, there are many stories about the impact of trauma on survivors, friends and families. This discussion will focus on the experience of being a friend, family member or carer for those experiencing trauma. We will cover topics such as understanding what trauma is, how it impacts survivors, and what each of us can do to support those around us (and ourselves!).

Earlier this month we put out a call for questions on the topic of trauma contributing to the planning of this event. We want to extend a huge thank you to the many members who posted questions for this live event- we have done our best to combine key themes and questions! 💙

Please join us here on Tuesday the 23rd of February 2021 from 7:00pm-8:00pm AEDT to follow this conversation.

Want to receive a reminder on the night? Hit the 'Support' button below.

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I'm new here - what is this?

The event runs from 7:00 - 8.00pm AEDT on the 23rd of February, and then continues in the Lived Experience Forum from 8:00 - 9:00pm AEDT. Each month we focus on a different topic with the session facilitated by a Community Manager or Moderator, and joined by a Peer Support Worker.

The first post of the thread (this one) will give you an idea of what the topic is and what will be covered.

How do I get involved?

Our text-based event takes place right here! As it is text-based, no software is needed. During the session, to keep up with the latest posts hit the 'refresh' button on your browser for the newest comments (it doesn't automatically update). Keep an eye out for page numbers at the top & bottom of the page, and jump to the highest page number for the most recent post. We recommend using a desktop computer or laptop for the event for overall ease of use .

Throughout the session, the facilitator will post questions for the guest to answer, and you can provide your answer too. Usually the questions will ask for your own experience on the topic. To contribute to the event, just hit the 'reply' button and share your thoughts. No answers are right or wrong, and everyone is welcome to get involved!

What time does this event start in my timezone?

AEDT - 7:00pm
AEST - 6:00pm
ACDT - 6:30pm
ACST - 5:30pm
WST - 4:00pm

If you have any questions about how to use the Forums, check out our Guides.

Topic Tuesday discussions can cover some heavy topics. If you are feeling distress during this live discussion, there are support options available to you. You can start a new discussion on the forums and talk to other members, contact the SANE Help Centre on 1800 18 7263, or find crisis support options here.

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Shaz51Senior Contributor23 Feb 2021, 7:08 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // Understanding Trauma and Supporting Loved Ones// Blue Knot Foundation // Tues 23rd February 2021, 7:00-8:00PM AEDT

@Bunniekins

myself i dont think our trauma that we had can be passed down to our children, but the fear of the trauma can show in our children

@Cathyblueknot, @Daisydreamer

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AdgeSenior Contributor23 Feb 2021, 7:09 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // Understanding Trauma and Supporting Loved Ones// Blue Knot Foundation // Tues 23rd February 2021, 7:00-8:00PM AEDT

@Cathyblueknotsaid: "There is no value in seeing any hierarchy of trauma".

Yes very true.

Unfortunately some professionals I've dealt with - Do still see it as a hierarchy of trauma, some experiences being worse than others etc.

Adge

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DaisydreamerSenior Contributor23 Feb 2021, 7:10 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // Understanding Trauma and Supporting Loved Ones// Blue Knot Foundation // Tues 23rd February 2021, 7:00-8:00PM AEDT

Hi @destructive, for this topic tuesday we had some questions submitted ahead of time, but we will also be linking to a range of resources that you might find handy 🙂 We will talk about some themes in your question tonight though

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DaisydreamerSenior Contributor23 Feb 2021, 7:10 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // Understanding Trauma and Supporting Loved Ones// Blue Knot Foundation // Tues 23rd February 2021, 7:00-8:00PM AEDT

@Cathyblueknot I also found it interesting to note the difference between a single event of trauma and complex trauma which is often repeated or ongoing trauma. Both can have an impact on mental health and wellbeing, and it sounds like Blue Knot is really focussing on supporting those who are survivors of complex trauma.

Question 2: What are the impacts of trauma? How does trauma impact the body, mental health and wellbeing?

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destructiveSenior Contributor23 Feb 2021, 7:11 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // Understanding Trauma and Supporting Loved Ones// Blue Knot Foundation // Tues 23rd February 2021, 7:00-8:00PM AEDT

Ok thanks @Daisydreamer

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CathyblueknotContributor23 Feb 2021, 7:11 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // Understanding Trauma and Supporting Loved Ones// Blue Knot Foundation // Tues 23rd February 2021, 7:00-8:00PM AEDT

Question 2: What are the impacts of trauma? How does trauma impact the body, mental health and wellbeing?

Complex trauma can have many possible impacts. These vary from person to person. Some people struggle with their sense of self and identity, have low self-esteem, and also find relationships challenging.

Some people have physical health impacts – common ones include impacts on the immune system and muscle aches and pains, as well as high blood pressure, diabetes and other chronic health conditions.

Complex trauma can also affect a person’s mental health and wellbeing – causing anxiety, depression and other mental health conditions. Many people with trauma histories have a number of different mental health diagnoses, including personality disorders, bipolar, schizophrenia, dissociative disorders. It is important to understand that trauma often underlies these diagnoses.

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UTLAUCasual Contributor23 Feb 2021, 7:12 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // Understanding Trauma and Supporting Loved Ones// Blue Knot Foundation // Tues 23rd February 2021, 7:00-8:00PM AEDT

Hi,

Still figuring out how this forum works, and finishing cooking my dinner at the same time 🙂

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BunniekinsSenior Contributor23 Feb 2021, 7:13 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // Understanding Trauma and Supporting Loved Ones// Blue Knot Foundation // Tues 23rd February 2021, 7:00-8:00PM AEDT

@Shaz51 Hi Shaz51 🙂 you dont think that if a parent with a mental illness so to speak there is a higher likelyhood of them having children who also have mental health problems due to maybe a combination of genes and environment? I would love to hear as many peoples opinions on this.

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Unknown userMember23 Feb 2021, 7:13 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // Understanding Trauma and Supporting Loved Ones// Blue Knot Foundation // Tues 23rd February 2021, 7:00-8:00PM AEDT

@Bunniekins trauma is not quite hereditary (ie, genetic). I can see why you asked this, though, as it can appear intergenerationally/in families. There will be a question coming up about trauma in families, hopefully the response to that will be helpful 😊 You can also find out more through Blue Knot's resources here.

Hi @happygirl, thanks for joining 😊To join the event, you can refresh your page to see when new responses are posted. To make a post yourself, click "reply" underneath a post and you can write a response.

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AdgeSenior Contributor23 Feb 2021, 7:14 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // Understanding Trauma and Supporting Loved Ones// Blue Knot Foundation // Tues 23rd February 2021, 7:00-8:00PM AEDT

Question 2: What are the impacts of trauma? How does trauma impact the body, mental health and wellbeing?

Well it makes trauma surivivors prone to dissociation, hyper-vigilance, & a fight/flight response - More often than non-trauma survivors.

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