PTSD Phase 1 Inpatient Program
About PTSD Phase 1 Inpatient Program
This foundational three-week group therapy program provides psychoeducation on PTSD to allow patients to develop insight into the nature of PTSD as well as implement skills to effectively manage their PTSD symptoms. This program may also provide a steppingstone to more intensive trauma processing intervention.
Program content
- What is PTSD?
- How does PTSD develop?
- Dearousal Training
- Managing Emotions
- Addressing Anger
- Addiction
- Medication and treatment for PTSD
- Managing Intrusive Experiences
- Addressing Avoidance
- Managing Negative Self-Talk
- Self Soothing
- Sleep and Nightmares
- Trigger Management Planning
What you will experience
Throughout this program you will participate in group sessions. The group will be led by a qualified psychologist who will support group participants to share the lived experience of life with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and to learn evidence-based strategies for managing symptoms of PTSD. In addition, group members will also develop insight into the nature of PTSD and aetiology of the disorder.
Treatment objectives
Objective 1
Mindfulness - Learn how to pay attention to yourself and your environment to identify early warning signs of distress.
Objective 2
Distress Tolerance - Learn about the cycle of distress and ways you can prevent regrettable actions.
Objective 3
Emotion Regulation - Learn about the function of emotions and skills for navigating them successfully.
Objective 4
Interpersonal Effectiveness - Learn skills for improving your relationships and assertiveness to reduce conflict.
What's included
Education
To develop or refine new skills and strategies.
Workbooks
To guide you through education, reflection and exercises designed to tackle your symptoms.
Action Plans
Step-by-step activities to help you put new skills into practice.
Extra Resources
Tools to help you overcome common challenges.
Progress Tracking
Questionnaires to help you monitor your symptoms and/or progress.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost?
South Coast Private has contract arrangements and approved programs with majority of private health funds, however, there may be some out of pocket expenses based on your level of cover. Patients that do not have private health insurance need to contact us to obtain cost estimate for day programs attendance
Who will find this program helpful?
Individuals who have intense, unstable moods, relationship difficulties, and self-harming behaviours. It is suitable for patients diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder, Complex PTSD and severe Mood or Anxiety Disorders.
