What is a safety plan? Why am I being asked to participate?
A safety plan describes the steps that need to be taken to keep your loved one safe. It is often suggested by a treating psychologist or psychiatrist for people who are experien…
What is trauma?
Sometimes people refer to ‘the trauma’ of seeing or experiencing something, and other times we might hear trauma used to describe the injury itself.
Why is my loved one drinking more?
In the Beyondblue Answering the Call report, it was identified that emergency service workers had high rates of alcohol consumption and this was higher in those who were likely …
‘What happened to Dad/Mum?’ Explaining psychological injury to your kids
Your loved one may be feeling like their psychological injury is a constant topic. As part of their recovery they may be talking with their Doctor, Psychologist, Case Manager, R…
Should I get help? When stress and anxiety just won’t to go away
Let’s face it, life can be overwhelming at times, especially when things don’t feel quite right at work.
Back pain is not always a worry
Many people suffer back pain at some point in their lives, but very rarely is there a serious cause, and most people will recover quickly.
What does the word ‘trigger’ actually mean?
Talk about PTSD often involves some mention of the phrase ‘trigger’ but if you are not experiencing PTSD yourself, it can be difficult to understand how this works and what it m…
OVA research
We understand that many workers (particularly in the aged care and retail sectors) have experienced some degree of violence and aggression in their careers. We are investing in …
What is PTSD? How did my loved-one get it?
For some people their loved one telling them they have PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) may come as a shock, for others they may have anticipated this was coming after noti…
