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Dealing with Trauma & Distress
This title is part of the Take Away Training Series
Duration: 15 minutes
Synopsis
This program provides an understanding of trauma and the symptoms and the impact of post-traumatic stress.
A useful resource to help anyone at work explore the best ways to manage it.
Key Learning Points

Day to Day Stress:

  • Being in a traffic jam
  • Going for a job interview
  • Being in a relationship breakup

Signs of Day to Day Stress:

  • Increased heart rate
  • Muscle tension
  • Headaches
  • Feeling of excitement or anger

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder:

  • Name given to the long term symptoms that result from trauma

Symptoms:

  • Can vary in different people, ability to cope with stress, lifestyle and background
  • Flashbacks
  • Anxiety
  • Anger
  • Agitation
  • Over reacting
  • Lack of concentration
  • Sleeping difficulties

Secondary Symptoms:

  • Drugs or alcohol
  • Isolation
  • Trouble working
  • Relationship problems
  • Depression

STEPS IN MANAGING TRAUMATIC STRESS

1. Recognise and Understand Signs & Symptoms

2. Uncover Unhelpful Coping Mechanisms

  • Going out of your way to avoid trigger situations
  • Not wanting to talk about it
  • Avoiding anybody who was involved

3. Develop Positive Coping Strategies

  • See a doctor
  • See a counselor
  • Join a group of people in the same situation
  • Exercise
  • Join an art program
  • Rebuild old friendships and relationships
  • Rebuild social life
  • Relaxation exercises
  • Moving house if living near a traumatic scene
  • Creative writing
Package Description
DVD
Recommended Audiences
  • All staff
Distributed in the following format(s)
  • DVD
Available in the following language(s)
  • English
Media Type
 Video Recording
Presentation Style
  • Interview
STOCK CODE
TAT91
ISBN
9780980294781
Published
Melbourne
Filming location
Australia
Release year
2007
Copyright owner
ClickView
Publisher
Seven Dimensions