RECOVERY

TRAUMA

WHAT HAPPENS

Trauma, is not what happens to the person, it is what is happening to the person

TRAUMATIC EVENT

Trauma, incident or event that causes physical, psychological, emotional, or spiritual harm.

TRAUMATIC MEMORY

Formed after the event or incident, causing high emotional arousal and stress.

TRAUMA

The effect of the traumatic memory and traumatic memory upon the persons psychology, emotionality, social circumstance and physicality

COURSE

Trauma can last a very long time after the originating event or incident, trauma is an ongoing source of pain triggerable by the slightest stimulus.

PERSONAL FUNCTIONING

Trauma dictates behaviour, shapes social habits, decreases coping skills, informs thinking – reduces capacity for rational thought, ruins social relationships.

CONTROL

Trauma can dominate all other experiences, can spoil the mindful moment.

SIGNIFICANCE

Trauma crushes a person’s self-worth, poisons relationships, undermines the person’s appreciation for life.

EFFECT

Trauma effects people’s view of the world becomes distorted, trauma keeps people stuck in the past.

BLIND SPOT

Trauma is the blind spot that prevents people from doing something about trauma, through impeded functioning Trauma, hinders its own treatment.

DEFENCE

People suppress Trauma, not to be harmed again, people normalise the Trauma, and become accustomed to it.

NORMAL

Normalising Trauma, prevents people from doing something about it

MENTAL ILLNESS

Trauma, causes symptoms of mental illness, that lead to mental illness diagnosis.

SUFFERING

Suffering is the consequence of not dealing with the Trauma, 

TREAT TRAUMA

People have choices and they can exercise those choices.

RECOVERY

DEFINITION

Mental Health Recovery as defined by the national framework for recovery-oriented mental health services as ‘the ability to create and live a meaningful and contributing life, in a community of choice with or without symptoms of mental illness. 

RECOVERY FRAMEWORK

MENTOR works within the national framework for recovery-oriented mental health services,

PERSONAL RECOVERY

The process of achieving an optimal state of well-being, whilst living with or recovering from a mental health condition maintaining a fulfilling and meaningful life.

PERSONAL JOURNEY

Mental Health Recovery is a journey worked towards by the person. Recovery is not just about managing symptoms or restoring social function, the journey involves the development of new meaning and purpose as one grows beyond the catastrophic effects of mental illness.

RECOVERY-ORIENTED

Recovery-oriented approach focuses on helping individuals regain control of their lives, whether or not they continue to experience symptoms.

UNDERSTANDING

Trauma and mental illness seldom end, Recovery, does not mean ‘getting rid of the symptoms’.

ACCEPTANCE

Recovery is recognition that life might not ever be the same, being able to move beyond mental illness.

BARRIERS

Recovery is about finding ways to navigate challenges and build a strong foundation for well-being. Overcoming barriers toward recovery is a key step.

HOPE AND OPTIMISM

Belief and expectancy in the possibility of a better future.

STRENGTHS AND ABILITIES

Recognizing and using personal skills.

ACTIVE LIFE

Recovery is about engaging in meaningful activities and social connections.

POSITIVE SENSE OF SELF

Cultivating self-worth and confidence.

MEANING AND PURPOSE

Finding direction and fulfilment in life.

RIGHTS

People with mental health challenges have the right to lead fulfilling lives and make their own choices.

CALL US!

Take the first steps, for more information call/text/message/email:

1300 055 920
0400 552 290
info@mentor.org.au