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Topic Tuesday // How do you cope with trauma? // 16 Aug, 7pm AEST

NikNikSenior Contributor05 Aug 2016, 9:52 pm AEST

Topic Tuesday // How do you cope with trauma? // 16 Aug, 7pm AEST

People can experience a range of different responses following a traumatic event or period in their life. This month we would like to have a community discussion about trauma, hosted by @Former-Member, focusing on the challenges trauma throws our way and how we manage and cope with these challenges.

We would like to hear your experiences with different trauma responses (e.g.: memories, flashbacks, dissociation, etc,.), challenges you have faced with coping and strategies that have enabled you to cope with trauma.

If you haven't already, check out the Community Guidelines before participating tonight. This session isn't about the detail or reliving your past trauma and please be aware that specific and or graphic descriptions of trauma (abuse etc) will be removed, as it can be triggering for others members).

A big welcome to @Mary4 @james_biss @Bimby2 @Former-Member @j___________ @purplefeather @Bonny @chookmojo @1stepup61 @joannah @AngeB @mrkotter @Sehnsucht @myanxiousstory @Cdionfan @KangaRue @greenspace @programmanager @Christina @Shaz51 @Kt3 @Appleblossom @brizj @Sasha1@Mazarita @Martinks

@Former-Member is going to kick off in 10 mins - so stay tuned 🙂

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In response to: Topic Tuesday // How do you cope with trauma? // 16 Aug, 7pm AEST

BonnyContributor16 Aug 2016, 9:02 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // How do you cope with trauma? // 16 Aug, 7pm AEST

I hope there is a shift

Not a lightbulb or a realisation r the point of critical mass.

Just a shift to better ways of thinking

Keeping my protective layers intact

Becoming wiser and smarter in my interactions

Allowing myself to soften with age

Give appreciation in the here and now

Accept who I ave become through these experiences I guess.

In response to: Topic Tuesday // How do you cope with trauma? // 16 Aug, 7pm AEST

Unknown userMember16 Aug 2016, 9:03 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // How do you cope with trauma? // 16 Aug, 7pm AEST

I would like to thank everyone for joining with me and @NikNik tonight to discuss your experiences of trauma and ways of coping that you have found helpful. It has been great to hear from you all and share in what your experiences have been. I hope you have enjoyed the TT and maybe even learnt something from each other.

Take care everyone and I look forward to 'seeing' everyone around the forums soon

In response to: Topic Tuesday // How do you cope with trauma? // 16 Aug, 7pm AEST

AussieGirlContributor16 Aug 2016, 9:03 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // How do you cope with trauma? // 16 Aug, 7pm AEST

Thank you @KayeeIs that UQ? What dept and how do we contact them?

In response to: Topic Tuesday // How do you cope with trauma? // 16 Aug, 7pm AEST

NikNikSenior Contributor16 Aug 2016, 9:04 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // How do you cope with trauma? // 16 Aug, 7pm AEST

A big THANK YOU for eveyone's involvement tonight and especially @Former-Member for hosting.

Some key points I'm taking away from tonight include:

1) Some great apps and resources that were suggested by you all

2) The are some many common experiences for people who have been through trauma - including trouble sleeping, lack of trust and dissociation, to name just a few.

3) Sometimes you need to "shop around" to find the most helpful professional for you (psychologist, counsellor, coach etc) and your 'style'

4) Being involved in something meaningful / bigger than ourselves has been helpful for some people

Please remember - if you're not feeling okay after this session or distressed - please reach out to services like Lifeline (13 11 14).

Thanks everyone for such a constructive conversation.

In response to: Topic Tuesday // How do you cope with trauma? // 16 Aug, 7pm AEST

1stepup61Senior Contributor16 Aug 2016, 9:04 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // How do you cope with trauma? // 16 Aug, 7pm AEST

Hi @Former-Member, i think i have learnt and found most helpful i realised from being on this site is; I am not unique! I hated reaching out to even proffessional help because i thought i was the only one who experienced such evil and the people i chose to confide in would freak out and i now realise this was because they never had experienced it and could not relate. So, this site has really helped because I feel the connection of shared experience and we may be at different stages of our journey, but i always come away from this forum with hope and that touches my heart so much, to feel hope that i am not alone in my struggles. So a big thank you for helping me feel hope!Bye for now! @1stepup61

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KayeeCasual Contributor16 Aug 2016, 9:05 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // How do you cope with trauma? // 16 Aug, 7pm AEST

I'm in SA, but it would pay to check you state's Uni that delivers masters in psychology. I have no knowledge of other states

In response to: Re: Topic Tuesday // How do you cope with trauma? // 16 Aug, 7pm AEST

NikNikSenior Contributor16 Aug 2016, 9:05 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // How do you cope with trauma? // 16 Aug, 7pm AEST

@AussieGirl - most universities that have psychology degrees will offer this service. Not sure if the price varies - but it is usually very low cost.

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