PTSD Phase 2 Hybrid Inpatient Program
About PTSD Phase 2 Hybrid Inpatient Program
The PTSD Phase 2 Hybrid Group Program is a four week trauma-focused therapy delivered through a hybrid model. The hybrid model incorporates both individual and group sessions facilitated by trained trauma-informed psychologists. The program blends the evidence-based modalities of Prolonged Imaginal Exposure and Cognitive Processing Therapy and is considered best practice in the trauma field.
This program may be suitable for you if:
- You have completed the PTSD Phase 1 Inpatient Program and have been deemed eligible to partake in inpatient trauma processing.
- You are interested in engaging in trauma memory processing therapies to target intrusive experiences.
- You are interested in engaging in In Vivo Exposure to address avoidance of people, places or situations that are, when independent of trauma, reasonably safe.
- You are interested in engaging in cognitive processing therapy to target unhelpful beliefs developed following trauma about the self, the world and others.
Program content
- Developing a coping plan
- Prolonged Imaginal Exposure to a selected trauma memory
- Cognitive processing of trauma-related beliefs relating to themes of safety, trust, power & control, esteem and intimacy
- In Vivo Exposure
- Relapse Prevention Planning
What you will experience
Throughout the program participants will attend both group and individual therapy sessions. The program is led by a team of qualified psychologists who support participants to engage in trauma-intensive therapy over the course of their inpatient staff. The course centres around gold standard trauma therapies to target core symptoms of PTSD and improve the quality of life for people who live with Post traumatic Stress Disorder.
Treatment objectives
Objective 1
Reduction of re-experiencing symptoms (intrusive memories, flashbacks and nightmares) through prolonged imaginal exposure.
Objective 2
Understand how trauma can impact upon the way we think about ourselves, other people and the world and consider common biases that influence interpretations of trauma.
Objective 3
Ability to reappraise negative beliefs through cognitive processing techniques.
Objective 4
Reduction of avoidance and safety behaviours to improve daily functioning.
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.
How to get started
Once deemed eligible for the program following the PTSD Phase 1 Inpatient program, Patients interested in attending this program will need a referral to a Psychiatrist with admission rights to South Coast Private Hospital. Referrals can be sent through to sco.intake@aurorahealth.com.au. General enquiries about this treatment can be made by calling 1800 250 000.
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?
People with a diagnosis of PTSD who have completed the PTSD Phase 1 Inpatient Program and have been deemed eligible to partake in inpatient trauma processing.
